Globalisation (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What does globalisation refer to?
What does globalisation refer to?
Growing interdependence of economies
What structure does the global economy create?
What structure does the global economy create?
Core-periphery structure
Which countries are examples of core regions?
Which countries are examples of core regions?
USA, Germany, Japan
What do peripheral regions provide for core regions?
What do peripheral regions provide for core regions?
Raw materials & low-cost labour
Which regions are examples of areas excluded from global manufacturing?
Which regions are examples of areas excluded from global manufacturing?
Syria & Afghanistan
What is notable about some MNC revenues?
What is notable about some MNC revenues?
Larger than GDP of many countries
Where was most FDI concentrated in the 1970s?
Where was most FDI concentrated in the 1970s?
Developed countries
Which regions received increasing FDI shares by the 2000s?
Which regions received increasing FDI shares by the 2000s?
Asia & Latin America
Which global brands illustrate market drivers of globalisation?
Which global brands illustrate market drivers of globalisation?
McDonald's & Coca-Cola
Why is outsourcing done to countries like India & China?
Why is outsourcing done to countries like India & China?
Lower labour costs
What government policies promote globalisation?
What government policies promote globalisation?
Privatisation & open-market economies
How do developing countries benefit from MNCs?
How do developing countries benefit from MNCs?
Advanced technologies introduced
What is a disadvantage of globalisation for workers?
What is a disadvantage of globalisation for workers?
Low wages & poor working conditions