KEY WORDS Flashcards

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exploitation

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to take advantage of or mistreat someone or something

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2
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interconnected

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when places become linked through globalisation

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3
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manufacturing industry

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a company that makes something e.g. a car or clothes

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4
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multiplier effect

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the positive benefits that come from investing in a place e.g. more jobs -> increased income -> more spending -> more shops

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5
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NEE

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Newly Emerging Economy - a country that is starting to grow its economy and get richer

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6
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outsource

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when a TNC gets another company to produce something for it

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7
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trade

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buying or selling goods

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8
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TNC

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Transnational Corporation - a company that is located in 2 or more countries

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9
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globalisation

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the growing connections between countries around the world through trade, travel and communications

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