megacities Flashcards
1
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growth of mega cities: economic development
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mega cites are produced by fast and sustained economic growth
2
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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
3
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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.
4
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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