Globalisation

Question 1

Increases inequality in developing countries

-> unfair distribution of wealth and power

Answer 1

Against common belief companies employ skilled workers in poor countries and pay high wages
BUT unskilled workers don’t get opportunity to work for the company
-> inequality rises

Question 2

Global market has become very competitive

-> customers want to buy good quality products at low cost

Answer 2

• > outsourced jobs to low wage countries
• workers in so called sweatshops (inhumane working conditions)
• 2013 Bangladesh: Rana Plaza factory collapsed, more than 1000 workers were killed

Question 3

Close links and collaborations between companies can be fatal

Answer 3

• financial crises, start in the USA

- shows how quickly they can develop into a global crises affecting the economies of numerous countries

Question 4

Polar ice will melt causing sea levels to rise

-> flooding coastal areas

Answer 4

100 inhabitants of Tegua Vanuatu had to abandon their island in Dec. 2005

Question 5

Warme temperatures

Answer 5

More diseases
- Mosquitos like warm temperature
- the carry diseases like Malaria or Dengue
20-30% of plant and animal species are likely to be at increased risk of extinction

Question 6

Development of planes, ships and trains

-> fast transportation of goods between countries

Answer 6

1343 arrivals and departures per day at Frankfurt international airport