Global systems and governance Flashcards
How much has the trade of manufactured goods grown since the start of the 20th century?
From 100$B to 19$T (USD)
How many workers moved from East to West Asia between 2005 and 2010?
5 million
What are South Koreas top exports?
1) Electrical machinery accounts for 27% of its total exports
2) $63 Billion in vehicle exports
How much do remittance payments make up of Somalia’s GNI?
50%
How much cheaper are customer call centre labour costs in India compared to the UK?
20% lower
How much did employment in manufacturing in the UK fall by from 1983 to 2013?
50%
How many were killed in the Collapse of Rana Plaza in Dhaka (2013)?
1200
How much of the global oil supply did Opec account for in 1973?
Half
How much has trade increased between NAFTA members?
Tripled between 1993 and 2007
How much has Avocado consumption in the US increased as a result of NAFTA?
Grew from 1 to 7 pounds in 20 years
How many jobs were lost in the welsh coal mining industry?
25,000 in the 80s and 90s
How many jobs have been created for the welsh coal mining communities?
6,500
How much have trade tariffs shrunk since the GATT (WTO) first began operating?
A tenth of their original size
How much FDI flows into countries each year?
1 trillion USD
How many vehicles do Eddie Stobart have?
2,000
How many distribution centres do Eddie Stobart have across Europe?
24
According to the OECD, how much have the proportion of duty-free deals increased between emerging economies?
28% to 92%
How fast are the MINT economies of Indonesia and Nigeria growing?
6%
