Changing Places - Relationships & Connections

Question 1

What shifting flows are places shaped by?

Answer 1

1) People.

2) Resources.

3) Money & Investment.

4) Ideas.

Question 2

What factors can affect the economic change of a place?

Answer 2

1) Migration and conflict

2) Terrorism (NYC, 9/11)

3) Industrial accidents (Chernobyl)

4) Natural disasters (New Orleans)

5) Climate change (The Maldives and Venice)

Question 3

What are the impact of government policies on a place?

Answer 3

These can attract businesses to places and stimulate a positive multiplier effect.

Question 4

What are the impact of the decisions of TNCs on a place?

Answer 4

Job losses for employees and in the supply chain, if factories are shut down.

Question 5

What are the impact of international or global institutions e.g IMF or WHO?

Answer 5

1) Post earthquake and hurricane reconstruction and reaction to COVID-19.

2) Varied levels of success around the world.