megacities Flashcards

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growth of mega cities: economic development

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mega cites are produced by fast and sustained economic growth

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growth of mega cities: economies of scale

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cramming as much as possible into on city

pros: 1) distances within the city are less than between smaller cities( financial savings)
2) communication between people and businesses is easier

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growth of mega cities:multiplier effect

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  • Success leads to more success.Once a large city prospering gathers momentum.
  • More jobs; more people come to the city; More people need goods and services; more jobs etc.
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growth of Mega cities: population growth

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  • Urbanisation(Natural Increase + migration)

- Young people drawn to the “buzz” of the city, get jobs and end up staying

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