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Globalisation flashcards
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- 1globalisationthe process of countries becoming more integrated
caused by improvements in communication - 2MNCs multinational companiescompanies that produce products, sell products or are located in more than one country
- 3positive effects of MNCscreate jobs
improve infrastructure
positive multiplier effect - 4positive multiplier effectnew businesses create new jobs meaning people have more money so more new businesses come
- 5negative effects of MNCsjobs aren't always secure
poor working conditions
lower wages
other businesses shut down
profits go back to MNC country
more traffic - pollution - 6environmental impacts of globalisationcarbon emissions
waste - water pollutes rivers
deforestation
oil pollution - 7social impacts of globalisationincreased trade
more jobs/money
improve infrastructure/services/healthcare/education
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- GCSE Geography (Economic Development) Flashcards on Globalisation flashcards, created by katiehumphrey on 18/01/2014.
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