global cities Flashcards
an urban center that enjoys significant competitive advantages and that serves as a hub within a globalized economic system
global cities
Domination of the trade and economy of a large surrounding area
global cities
Headquarters of numerous multinational corporations
global cities
Major manufacturing centers with port and container facilities
global cities
Centers of new ideas and innovation in business, economics, and culture
global cities
Centers of digital and other media and communications for global networks
global cities
T/F
global cities have a low percentage of residents employed in the services sector and information sector
F (high)
T/F
global cities have a low percentage of residents employed in the services sector and information sector
F (high)
T/F
High-quality educational institutions, including renowned universities and research facilities; and attracting international student attendance
T
T/F
Global cities have multi-functional infrastructure offering some of the best legal, medical, and entertainment facilities in the country
T
T/F
low diversity in language, culture, religion, and ideologies
F (high)
how many global cities are there
300
what are the most prominent metropolises
New York, London, Paris, Tokyo
6 categories for global cities
economic
research and development
culture interaction
livability
environment
accessibility
has become one of the pre-eminent indicators of a global city’s ranking
strength (financial center)
top 10 cities in the 2021 Global Power City Index
New York City
London
Amsterdam
Berlin
Paris
Spain
Tokyo
Seoul Singapore
Shanghai
alpha ++ cities
new york
london
alpha + cities
Paris
Beijing
Dubai
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Singapore
Tokyo
top ten financial centers according to the Global Financial Centers Index by analytics firm Z/Yen were
New York City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
London
Hong Kong Shanghai
Shenzhen
Beijing
Singapore
Tokyo
World’s super brands
New York
London
Paris
Rome
Osaka
Barcelona
Madrid
Dubai
Seoul
