1
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Who was it signed by and when?
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USA, Canada and Mexico in 1994
2
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What are its 4 main aims?
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- gradual elimination of trade barriers
- promotion of economic competition
- increased investment opportunities
- improved cooperation
3
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What has happened to trade between member countries?(+/ve)
A
It has tripled between 1993 and 2007
4
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What do Mexican workers receive?(+/ve)
A
Higher wages, and increased sales from agriculture reduces migration
5
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What has happened to some Canadian companies?(-/ve)
A
They have closed because of competition from lower cost US firms
6
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Why could Mexico be exploited?(-/ve)
A
Because of its natural resources and less stringent pollution laws
Geography globalisation
flashcards
Decks in class (40)
# Cards
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What Has Caused Globalisation?3
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Global Institutions10
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SDT4
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NAFTA6
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WTO4
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Madrid Protocol2
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World Trade In Bananas13
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Disadvantages Of International Trade3
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Advantages Of International Trade5
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International Trade And Access To Markets5
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Issues Associated With Interdependance5
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World Bank4
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IMF8
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Outsourcing6
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Apple : A TNC23
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Factors Which Promote Globalisation5
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Trade Agreements4
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Prevention Of Security Threats2
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Financial Systems3
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Companies Efficiences3
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Developed Countries Access4
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Trade Blocs2
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Differential Access To Market Consequences5
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Trade/market Affects Peoples Lives3
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Global Trade Rules WTO2
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Change In Trade4
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TNC's8
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TNC's Link3
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TNC's Advantages of global marketing6
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United Nations Global Institution7
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Antarctic Background5
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Agenda 214
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Fishing & Whaling14
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Climate Change Threats5
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Mineral resources3
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Tourism/Scientific Research5
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Global commons6
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Antarctic Treaty11
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International Whaling Commission5
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NGO's in Antarctica3
