Globalisation - Case studies Flashcards
How many live there?
Global Shift - Bangalore, India
10 million
How many IT companies
Global Shift - Bangalore, India
1,200
Overview
Global Shift - Bangalore, India
- some of Indias best schools/Unis
- English is the main professional language
- there are tax incentives - pressure on infrastructure due to little tax revenue
Socio-Economic impacts
Global Shift - Bangalore, India
- emerging middle class, increasing number of gated villages
- house prices are increasing - pressure on locals
- western influences are growing - cultural erosion
Environmental impacts
Global Shift - Bangalore, India
- once known for its lakes, not been upkept - now only 17 left (from 100)
- water, electricity and sewage services struggle
- demand for reasourcesis 50%higher than supply
- roads are heavily congested
Management of Transport
Global Shift - Bangalore, India
- public/private investment to build a new airport
- toll roads are being build
- a gov funded metro is being put in place
Pollution
Environmental Issues - China
- 70% of lakes are polluted
- idustrial towns being know as ‘cancer villages’
- 1/4 of water is so polluted it cannot be used for industrial purposes
Land degradation
Environmental Issues - China
40% o land is degraded
Over exploitaton
Environmental Issues - China
- abundent in oil and coal but cannot keep up with demand
- seeks additional resources worldwide
Loss of Biodiversity
Environmental Issues - China
Terrestrial vertebrate have declined by 50%
Peak
Deindustrialisation - Detroit
- It was once the centre of American car manufacturing ‘Motor City’
- home to ford, Chrysler and GM
Population
Deindustrialisation - Detroit
1.5 million in 1970 to 680,000 in 2015, 50% drop
When did Profits plummet?
Deindustrialisation - Detroit
1980, due to foreign competition and cheaper labour abroad
House prices in 2013
Deindustrialisation - Detroit
47 homes were listed for $500 or less
Tax
Deindustrialisation - Detroit
Not paid, $131 million loss for the city
