PRELIM GNED 07 CONTEMP Flashcards

COMPUTER SCIENCE

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It is a complex state,
characterized by the rapid
and scientific and
technological
advancements, colorful
transfer of culture, and
thriving economies.

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The Contemporary World

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A term used to describe how trade and technology
have made the world into a more connected and
interdependent place. Globalization also captures in
its scope the economic and social changes that
have come about as a result”.

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Globalization

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All those processes by which the people of the world
are incorporated into a single world society”

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Globalization

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Defined as the intensification of worldwide social
relations which link distant localities in such a way
that local happenings are shaped by events
occurring many miles away and vice versa”
.

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Globalization

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5
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It is primarily an economic process that is usually
pertaining to the integration of national markets to a
global market signified by an increase in free trade”
.

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Globalization

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Q

The process by which businesses or other
organizations develop international influence or start
operating in international scale”

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Globalization

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Characteristics of Globalization

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free trade
liberalization
active process
borderless interaction
intensification of interaction
social mobility of movements of
people
spread of ideas, knowledge,
technology & etc

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Indicators of Globalization

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International Trades

Capital movements &
foreign direct investments

Economic activity of
multinational firms

Internationalization of
technology

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PESTLE (Dimensions of Globalization)

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POLITICAL
ECONOMICAL
SOCIO-CULTURAL
TECHNOLOGICAL
LEGAL
ENVIRONMENTAL

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can be defined as
the process in which businesses, organizations,
and countries begin operating on an
international scale. (keyword)

It is a complex global
process of expanding the market economic
system all throughout the world

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Economic Globalization

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the economic exchanges and deals
between countries, (keyword)

is enabled by
international fiscal payments where
private banks and the central banks
of particular nations play important
roles.

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Trading

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The transfer of capital between
countries, either by companies or
individuals. (keyword)

Restrictions on exchange
controls and capital transfers
between countries have been
greatly reduced in recent years.

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Capital Movement

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seeking long-term gains
are usually those made
by companies investing
abroad, for example to
set up a factory

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Capital movements

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seeking short-term gains are often
more speculative, such as
those taking advantage of
temporarily high interest
rates in another country or
an expected change in the
exchange rate.

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Capital movements

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People flows refers to the movement
of people across international
borders in the form of immigration,
international student flows, business
travel, and tourism.

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movement of people

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refers to the flow of
information, people, cultural practices, tastes,
and styles across the world. It is manifested as
the growth of cultural flows at the global scale

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Cultural Globalization

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It refers to the intensification and expansion of
political interrelations across the globe.

‘The political dimension of globalization’ raises
political issues relating to state sovereignty and
the question of whether the nation-state will
survive globalization.

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Political Globalization

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International Economic Organizations

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International Monetary Fund

World Bank

Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development

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These organizations are critical in developing and pushing for neoliberal policies among
different countries.

They also help in facilitating trade and development discussions among
various states.

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International Monetary Fund

World Bank

Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development

20
Q

is a global organization that works to achieve sustainable
growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries.

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IMF (International Monetary Fund

21
Q

The IMF is governed by and accountable to _____ countries

That make up its near-global membership

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190

22
Q

The IMF was founded by ____ member countries that sought to build a framework for economic cooperation.

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44

23
Q

The IMF was established in ______ in the aftermath of the Great Depression of the 1930’s

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1944

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What does the IMF do?

The IMF fosters international financial stability by offering

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Policy Advice
Financial Assistance
Capacity Development

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Q

Monitoring economic and financial developments and advising countries

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Policy Advice

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Loans and other financial aid to member countries

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Financial Assistance

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is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all. We draw on 60 years of experience and insights to better prepare the world of
tomorrow.

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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD)

27
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Technical assistance and training to help governments to implement sound economic policies

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Capacity Development

27
Q

like a cooperative, made up of189member
countries.

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World Bank

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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

These organizations promote regional agreements and standards that facilitate better trade
and exchange of knowledge, human resources, and regional cooperation.

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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Q

REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

The ___________ was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN
Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN:
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei
Darussalam joined ASEAN on 7 January 1984,followed by Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30
April 1999,making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN

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aims to ensure regional peace and a just, democratic, and harmonious environment

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APSC -The ASEAN Political Security Community

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aims to achieve a well integrated and connected regional economy within the global economic system

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AEC- The ASEAN Economic Community

32
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aims to enhance the quality of life of ASEAN citizens and promote sustainable developments in the region.

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ASCC- The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community

33
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established a free trade zone in North America; it was signed in 1992 by Canada, Mexico,
and the United States and took effect on Jan. 1, 1994

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NAFTA- North America Free Trade Agreement