3: Cities Flashcards
How does the population of Kampala grow?
Internal migration (jobs, services and opportunities) and natural increase
How does New York grow?
Overseas migration and natural increase. It is growing rapidly for a HIC.
What is New York’s knowledge economy?
Focuses on expertise in finance. Needs well-qualified people with degrees. “Imports” experts from overseas, (as well as unskilled migrants).
What is the proportion of foreign-born population in New York?
37%
What was the main company based in Detroit?
General Motors
What was the population of Detroit in 1950?
1.85 million
How and when did Detroit go bankrupt?
Between 1960 and 2000, the wealthy population moved to the suburbs, leaving a poor population behind = less taxes = bankruptcy in 2013
Why did Detroit deindustrialise?
Between 2000-10, GM sales halved. GM now uses robotics and imports from overseas, meaning fewer local people and industries are needed.
What is the unemployment rate in Detroit?
15%
By how much did the population decrease between 2000-10?
25%