A.H. Weber

A.H. Weber, or August Heinrich Weber, was a notable German economist and the founder of the Weberian theory in geography and social sciences, particularly known for his work on economic location theory. He developed models to explain the spatial distribution of industries and how businesses choose locations based on factors like transportation costs, labor availability, and market accessibility. His concepts laid the groundwork for modern economic geography and have influenced urban planning and regional development by highlighting how geographical factors impact economic activities.