globalisation Flashcards
(5 cards)
Globalisation
process by which economies have become increasingly integrated and interdependent
features of globalisation
goods can be sold anywhere
existence of MNCs e.g mcdonalds
global sourcing
Consequences of Globalisation
outsourcing–cheaper labour costs–cop falls —prices fall
increase FDI–increase competition–lower prices
free trade agreement—lower tarrifs –lower import prices–lower cop –lower prices
containerisation–cheaper for firms to transport–lower ac–prices
causes of globalisation
–more trade deals(increase trade agreement) –improvement of good services–increase globalisation
increase in fdi–moving business around the world–capital moves for production –improvements in transport–cheap ability to transport goods
advances in technology–online payment systems–increase movement of g/s–increase globalisation