Globalisation

Question 1

Globalisation and Migration

Define globalisation.

Answer 1

The rapid increase in global links as a result of the interdependence of the world economically, culturally and politically.

Question 2

Globalisation and Migration

Suggest some influences on the globalisation of economic activity.

Answer 2

• development aid (from developed countries) helping LICs
• increase in tourism
• increasing influence of large TNCs
• rising levels of labour migration
• increasing economic power of major trade blocs
• decreasing barriers in world trade

Question 3

Globalisation and Migration

What is the role of global institutions?

Answer 3

• promote research and development
• act as an intermediary between countries dispute
• utilising expertise from many countries

Question 4

Globalisation and Migration

How do TNCs have an affect on globalisation?

Answer 4

By increasing the number of countries with manufacturing positions, it enables more people globally to have jobs. This therefore helps boosting the economy, to further encourage connection with the rest of the world.
Additionally, by taking advantage of the lower labour costs in developing countries, more newly industrialised countries have emerge (e.g. Brazil, China, India).

Question 5

Globalisation and Migration

Suggest reasons why an individual might migrate for the following categories:
Social, Economic, Environmental, Political

Answer 5

• Social – To join family members, access better healthcare or education, or escape discrimination.
• Economic – To find better job opportunities, earn higher wages, or escape poverty.
• Environmental – To move away from areas affected by natural disasters, climate change, or resource shortages (e.g., water scarcity).
• Political – To escape war, persecution, or an unstable government that threatens safety and human rights.

Question 6

Globalisation and Migration

Why do some countries benefit from globalisation more than others?

Answer 6

• certain countries have particular resources that are high in demand
• HICs often have better technology and global connections, allowing them to dominate markets
• LICs may struggle due to poor infrastructure, weak economies, or reliance on low-wage industries, meaning they gain less from global trade. Trade agreements and TNC investments also favor some nations more than others.