The Global Economy (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What does Wallerstein's World-System Theory describe?
What does Wallerstein's World-System Theory describe?
An interdependent system of countries
What are commodity chains?
What are commodity chains?
Networks of labour & production processes
Which characteristic defines core regions?
Which characteristic defines core regions?
High productivity & diversified economies
Which countries are examples of core regions?
Which countries are examples of core regions?
USA, Germany, Japan
What characterises peripheral regions?
What characterises peripheral regions?
Low tech & underdeveloped economies
What role do semi-peripheral regions play?
What role do semi-peripheral regions play?
Act as intermediaries, exploiting & exploited
Which countries are examples of semi-peripheral regions?
Which countries are examples of semi-peripheral regions?
India, Brazil, South Africa
What does post-industrial United States focus on in the international division of labour?
What does post-industrial United States focus on in the international division of labour?
Services, innovation & consumption
What challenges do peripheral regions face in global trade?
What challenges do peripheral regions face in global trade?
Face exploitation & dependency
Where is coffee sold in the commodity chain example?
Where is coffee sold in the commodity chain example?
Core regions like USA & Europe
Which international agencies foster globalisation?
Which international agencies foster globalisation?
World Bank & IMF
Which type of region is excluded from global trade benefits?
Which type of region is excluded from global trade benefits?
Conflict zones like Afghanistan & Syria