global governance Flashcards

(14 cards)

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neoliberalism

A

removing the influence of the state in the economy and allow the markets to act more freely

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elite migrants

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wealthy migrants that are welcomed to a country because of the investment and capital they bring

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3
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example of Low-Wage Economic Migration

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UAE Gulf State
80% construction workforce = foreign migrants

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4
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tax haven example

A

Ireland buisness tax haven
charged apple 0.005% tax

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5
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outsourcing example

A

iPhones being assembled by Chinese firm Foxconn

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6
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glocalisation

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adapting products to meet needs of local consumers

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7
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example of glocalisation

A

mcdonalds serving mc spicy paneer in india

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8
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example of offshoring

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nike produces mostly in china but also india vietnam and thailand

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9
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global shift

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movement of manufacturing and the outsourcing of services from the West to the East

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10
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consequences of global shift

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china could become biggest economy in the world
rural to urban migration in china

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11
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outsourcing impact example

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BT opened 2 call centres in India in 2003
employs 2200
outsourcing adds £150b to the indian economy

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12
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how much higher are TNC wages on average

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40%

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13
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spiral of decline

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unemployment leads to de-population

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14
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diaspora

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a large group of people with a similar heritage or homeland who have moved and settled in places all over the world

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