What is India a case study for?
LIC / NEE experiencing growth
How is Indias economy changing?
Primary jobs in agriculture decreased
Secondary and Tertiary jobs increased
How can manufacturing stimulate development?
More jobs
More government tax which is used to develop infrastructure
Multiplier effect
More secure income
Who are India’s largest trade partners?
USA
China
UAE (United Arab Emirates)
What is India’s main import?
Crude oil
How much of India still lives in poverty?
22%
What TNC has helped India develop?
Unilever
What is a TNC?
Transnational corporation
A company that operates in more than one country
Negative impacts of Unilever on India?
Pollution
Greenhouse gases increased
Habitats destroyed
Positive impacts of Unilever in India?
Increased life expectancy
Increased literacy rate
Longer time in school
How many people does Unilever employ?
16,000
Who do Unilever work with?
Charities to provide sanitation
How does Unilever paying tax help India?
Spent on improving infrastructure and services
What happens to Unilevers profits?
They go back to Holland its original country so doesn’t develop India
How did Unilever cause health problems in India?
Mercury contamination glass wasn’t disposed of properly so contaminated water supplies leading to health problems e.g. brain damage
