An introductory course in geographical economics will have to cover all the basics of the approach and at the same time motivate students by applying their newly developed apparatus. We therefore suggest the rather flexible four-part course structure for our book illustrated in the figure below. First, an introduction into geography, trade, and development based on chapter 1. Optionally, this part may include chapter 2 on earlier theoretical developments, of which Box 2.1 and section 2.3 are recommended. Second, the analysis of the core model of geographical economics based on chapters 3 and 4 (sections 4.8 and 4.9 may be skipped on first reading). Optionally, this part may include chapter 5 on empirical evidence, of which sections 5.5 and 5.6 are recommended. Third, applying the geographical economics model to various fields of research, based on a study of chapter 6 (extensions in general) and a selection of chapters 7 to 10 (cities, multinationals, international trade, and dynamics). Section 7.2 on congestion is recommended for a better understanding of chapters 9 and 11. Fourth, and finally, a concluding part based on chapter 11, which discusses the policy implications of geographical economics and gives a critical assessment of the approach.