globalisation and migration Flashcards
globalisation
the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected
interdependence
the relationship between two or more countries, usually in terms of trade
transnational global
a corporation or enterprise that operates in more than one country
international organizations include (5)
EU, AU, UNESCO, WHO, UNO, UNICEF
an international organisation that encourages free trade between member countries.
the EU, national boundaries are broken down as a result
modern transport introduces the idea of a ‘________ world’
shrinking
trade and the global economy
globalization happens through the export and import of raw material, food, finished goods or services between countries
aid and the global economy
either as a donor or receiving nation. Much aid is of an economic nature i.e. large loans
foreign investment and the global economy
through investment, TNC’s are able to exploit economic opportunities around the world, it might be oil in the west of Africa or sugar in Brazil.
labour and the global economy
labour is vital to the working of the global economy. Economic migration is commonplace as people move in search of work and better life. Equally, TNC’s are constantly on the look out for cheaper labour
information and the global economy
the fast transfer of data and decisions are crucial to the working of the global economy
poverty and hunger organisations
red cross, red crescent, CARE, AAH
name some TNC’s (transnational cooperations)
amazon, toyota, macdonalds, KFC, ikea,
pull factors
reasons or facilities in the destination country that attract the individual or group to leave their home
refugee
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
mass tourism
involves tens of thousands of people going to the same resort often at the same time of year. It is often sold as a package deal
asylum seeker
someone who migrates to seek safety and refuge in order to avoid political execution
neutral change
number of deaths per thousand against the number of live births per thousand
migration
the movement of people into or out of an area or country
neutral change depends on the balance between…
birth rate and death rate
GDP
gross domestic product, the total value of goods and services produced by the economy of a country during a year
how does tourism effect the economy and social aspects?
as tourism grows it
creates demand for more local suppliers services- creates more jobs- more spending power in the area- money spent on improving infrastructure and services- the tourist area becomes more attractive-
which all in turn make tourism grow more
geopolitics
the influence of geographical factors on countries relationships.
the power one country has over another
differences in political power effect…
trade, migration, tourism
geographical features that effect the power and influence of a country
- a large physical extent
- a strategic global location
- a large, well-educated population
- a wealth of natural resources
- a high level of economic development
- a command of modern technology
- strong military forces
why is China so interested in Africa?
geopolitical relationships mean that china can buy raw commodities at low prices
trade bloc
a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organization, where barriers to trade are reduces or eliminated among the participating states
tariff
a tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries that serves to increase the price and make imports less desirable, or at least less competitive, versus domestic goods and services.
superpower
a very powerful and influential nation in the world
sanctuary
a place offering protection and safety; a shelter, typically used by displaced persons, refugees, and homeless people.
why is migration important for geopolitical relationships?
it is important for the political and economical development of a country
why are superpowers important players in tourism?
- their global reputation draws people from less powerful countries.
- they have large populations to pay for holidays
