1
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what is an example of an area switched off from globalisation and how?
A
North Korea
- been poorly managed since the war in 1953
- country is independent and self reliant, meaning it can’t globalise.
2
Q
what’s an example of an air travel company that has fuelled globalisation
A
Easy jet
- flight became cheaper making intonational travel more accessible
- increases tourism in Europe
- increased connectivity and communication
3
Q
what are some UK policies that help increase globalisation?
A
- free market liberalisation: believes government intervention slows down economic development
- privatisation: areas owned b state sold to private investors to reduce government spending
- encouraging business start-ups: low business taxes in other countries allow for fast profit
4
Q
what’s an example of a country that have attempted to control globalisation?
A
China
- TNC’s invest so offer employment
- agreed to export more rare earth minerals to other countries (open door)
- google and facebook have no access in china (closed door policy)
5
Q
what is a continent that’s predominantly switched-off?
A
Africa
- corruption (politically unstable)
- unskilled labour
- crime
- debt
- weak market
- unstable currencies
6
Q
what is an example of a mega-city in India?
A
Mumbai
- lack of space= overcrowding
- poverty
- poor education
- poor public health care
- housing too expensive
- introduced new ways of generating power: nuclear (provides job but bad for the environment)
7
Q
what is an example of a mega-city in Pakistan?
A
Karachi
- population of 24 million (strain on services, environment- slums/ shanty towns, sewage and pollution)
- poverty leads to violence and crime
- low tax (bad for economy but good for the people)
- many homes made of bamboo
- informal work
8
Q
what is an example of a global hub?
A
Panama
- has different types of global flows or connections
- Panama is joined to north and south America by bridge
- directly involved in 5% of global trades
- large international airport
- stable democratic government
- stable currency (US$)
9
Q
what’s an example of a policy created by a government to limit external influence?
A
Great firewall of China
- was developed by authoritarian gov. to limit what public has access to online
- block websites
- can monitor the publics computing
- 2 million people manage the firewall and update it
- ensure survival of communist party and then staying in control
- has led to a 3000% increase in GDP in 25 years
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