Globalisation: global shift

Question 1

what is global shift?

Answer 1

the movement of economic activity from MEDC’s initially to NIC and more recently LEDC’s

Question 2

what are some consequences of global shift?

Answer 2

1. loss of jobs in manufacturing sector of HIC’s

2. deindustrialisation

Question 3

manufacturing employment in the uk fell by ___% between 1983-2013

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

what are the reasons for moving to developing countries?

Answer 4

1. availability of skilled workforce

2. access to larger scale of markets

Question 5

over ___% of jobs are found in the developing world

Answer 5

50%