Lesson 4

Question 1

In the contemporary world, the concept of the global city has emerged as a significant phenomenon that encapsulates the ?

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interconnectedness of economies, cultures, and societies

Question 2

can be defined as a metropolis that serves as a hub for international business, finance, and cultural exchange.

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global city

Question 3

• are key nodes in the global economic system, serving as centers of finance, commerce, culture, and innovation.
• play a crucial role in facilitating international trade, attracting foreign investment, and hosting major corporations and institutions.

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Global cities

Question 4

Global cities are often characterized by their?

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cosmopolitan nature
multicultural population
and connectivity to the global network of cities.

Question 5

A global city, also known as a ______ or known by other terminologies as “_________” or _______ is a city regarded as a primary node in the global economic network.

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world city

alpha city

world center

Question 6

is a major urban center that plays a central role in the global economic system and serves as a key node in the networks of finance, commerce, culture, and communication.

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global metropolis

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are vital hubs for international trade, investment, and innovation, attracting businesses, professionals, and cultural exchange from around the world.

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Global cities

Question 8

The concept of global cities was popularized in the? and by?

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late 20th century by sociologist Saskia Sassen and urban studies scholar John Friedmann.

Question 9

They identified certain cities as having unique characteristics that set them apart as global players in the contemporary world.

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sociologist Saskia Sassen
scholar John Friedmann

Question 10

Some of the most well-known global cities include. However, the list is continuously evolving as cities around the world compete for global prominence.

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New York
London
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Singapore
Paris
Dubai
Shanghai

Question 11

Why Study Global Cities?
Globalization is spatial because:

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1. It occurs in physical spaces
2. What makes globalization move is the fact that it is based on places.

Question 12

KEY FEATURES OF GLOBAL CITIES

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1. Economic Significance
2. Cultural Diversity
3. Connectivity and Transportation
4. Knowledge and Education
5. Tourism and Hospitality
6. Financial Centers
7. Cultural and Creative Industries
8. Influence on Global Affairs

Question 13

what key feautre of global city talks abt this?

Global cities are economic powerhouses, hosting headquarters of multinational corporations, major financial institutions, and global business centers. They are crucial in facilitating international trade and investment and are often centers of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Economic Significance

Question 14

what key feautre of global city talks abt this?

Global cities are melting pots of cultures, with diverse populations representing various nationalities, ethnicities, and languages. This cultural diversity contributes to their vibrancy and cosmopolitan character.

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Cultural Diversity

Question 15

what key feautre of global city talks abt this?

Global cities have excellent transportation infrastructure, including international airports, extensive public transit systems, and efficient logistics networks. They are well-connected to other cities and regions, allowing for the easy movement of people, goods, and information

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Connectivity and Transportation

Question 16

what key feautre of global city talks abt this?

Global cities are home to prestigious universities, research institutions, and think tanks. They attract scholars, students, and professionals from all over the world, fostering intellectual exchange and cutting-edge research.

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Knowledge and Education

Question 17

what key feautre of global city talks abt this?

Global cities often draw a large number of tourists due to their cultural attractions, landmarks, entertainment options, and world-class hospitality services.

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Tourism and Hospitality

Question 18

what key feautre of global city talks abt this?

Many global cities are prominent financial centers, hosting stock exchanges, investment banks, and financial services firms. They are critical in the global flow of capital and financial transactions.

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Financial Centers

Question 19

what key feautre of global city talks abt this?

Global cities are hubs for the arts, entertainment, media, and creative industries. They showcase a rich cultural scene and are centers for the production and dissemination of creative content.

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Cultural and Creative Industries

Question 20

what key feautre of global city talks abt this?

Global cities often have a significant impact on global affairs, as they play host to international organizations, diplomatic missions, and major global summits.

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Influence on Global Affairs

Question 21

INDICATORS FOR GLOBALITY

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Economic Power
Economic opportunities
economic competitiveness
centers of authority
centers of political influence
centers of higher learning and culture

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Question 22

This example shows what indicator of globality?

For example New York may have the largest stock market in the world, but Tokyo houses the most number of corporate headquarters (613 company headquarters as against 217 in New York).

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economic power

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make it attractive to talents from across the world

examples of this indicator: London remains a preferred destination for many Filipinos with nursing degrees

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Economic opportunities in a global city

Question 24

To measure the economic competitiveness of a city the Economist Intelligence Unit has added other criteria like:?

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market size
purchasing power of citizens
size of the middle class
and potential for growth

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what indicator of globality is this example? Singapore is considered Asia’s most competitive city because of its strong market, efficient and incorruptible government, and livability. It also houses the regional offices of many major global corporations.

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economic competitivesness

Question 26

➢ Washington D.C, may not be as wealthy as New York but it is the seat of American state power. Its major landmarks are the White House, the Capitol Building (Congress), Supreme Court, Lincoln Memorial, and Washington Monument. this example show that global cities are also?

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centers of authority

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The cities that house major international organization may also be considered centers of political influence

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➢ New York headquarters of United Nations ➢ Brussels headquarters of the European Union ➢ Jakarta not just capital of Indonesia, but also the location of the headquarters of the ASEAN

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➢ New York City where we can find New York Times ➢Boston where we can visit the Harvard University ➢Los Angeles center of American film industry these shows that global cities are

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centers of higher learning and culture

Question 29

DOWNSIDES IN THE GLOBAL CITY

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●High housing cost ●Long working hours ●Competitive and precarious labor market ●Long commuting times ●Urban anonymity and relative social isolations ●A fear of strangers and crime after dark ● Residential hyper mobility ●Challenges of neighborliness and multiculturalism

Question 30

The rich grow richer and the poor get poorer through the _____________________________. Cities become more ghettoized as the rich seal themselves off for protection while the poor become ghettoized by default.

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egalitarianism of exchange class division

Question 31

as a city attracts more capital and richer residents, real estate prices ______ and poor residents to far away but cheaper areas. This phenomenon of driving out the poor in favor of newer wealthier residents is called ______________.

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go up gentrification

Question 32

GaWC stands for

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Globalization and World Cities

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It is a research network and academic project that studies the relationships between cities and their roles in the global economy.

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Globalization and World Cities

Question 34

The term "_________" in GaWC refers to cities that play significant roles in the interconnected world economy, acting as major hubs for finance, commerce, culture, and information exchange.

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Global Cities

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The GaWC research categorizes cities into different levels based on their integration into the global economy and the extent of their influence. The ranking system classifies cities into with

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Alpha, Beta, and Gamma categories

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- ? being the highest level of global city and - ? being the lowest.

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Alpha++ Gamma

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These rankings are determined based on various factors, including economic power, financial services, cultural influence, political clout, knowledge creation, and connectivity with other global cities.

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Alpha, Beta, Gamma, categories

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The research aims to understand the complexities of the global urban network and how these cities interact to shape the dynamics of the global economy.

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GaWC

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consists of indicators and parameters used to determine and measure the categories of global cities and to what extent they function as global cities.

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GLOBAL CITY INDEX

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Global Cities Index uses criteria across five dimensions:

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Business activity Human capital Information exchange Cultural experience Political engagement

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evaluates and ranks the major cities of the world according to their magnetism or their comprehensive power to attract people, capital, and enterprises from around the world.

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Global Power City Index

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In 2011, a report called “The Global Power City Index 2011” considered several functional areas:

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Economy Research and development Cultural interaction Livability Environment Accessibility

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refers to market attractiveness, economic vitality, business environment, regulations, and risk.

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Economy

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– refers to research background, readiness for accepting and supporting researches, and research achievement.

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Research and development

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– refers to trendsetting potential, accommodation environment, dining and shopping, and volume of interaction

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Cultural interaction

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– refers to working environment, cost of living, security, and safety, and life support functions

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Livability

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– refers to ecology, pollution, and the natural environment.

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Environment

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– refers to international transport infrastructure and inner city transportation infrastructure.

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Accessibility

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TOP 10 GLOBAL POWER CITIES (SOURCE: 2022 GPCI)

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1.London 2.New York 3.Tokyo 4.Paris 5.Singapore 6.Amsterdam 7.Seoul 8.Berlin 9.Melbourne 10.Shanghai

Question 50

refers to the movement of people, goods, and ideas within and between urban areas. It is a critical aspect of urban life and plays a crucial role in a city's economic development, social cohesion, and overall functionality. includes various forms of transportation, such as cars, buses, trains, bicycles, and walking, as well as the accessibility and efficiency of transportation systems.

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Mobility

Question 51

An increasing migration tendency and the desire to live in the cities bring several problems closely knit to _______________. One of these concerns is the mobility of people. By 2050, ___% of the people on earth will live in cities. And if current trends continue, those people are likely to face even more crowded conditions, polluted air, and overburdened infrastructures than we do today.

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urbanization 70

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warn us that the quality of life in many cities will be decided by the degree to which major cities can implement intelligent, sustainable transport solutions.

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Urbanization statistics

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is indeed a problem especially in highly populated cities.

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Traffic

Question 54

is increasingly becoming a global issue, with drivers spending nearly 50% of their driving time in traffic in some cities around the world. The Philippines is no exception.

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Traffic congestion

Question 55

In Manila traffic is worsening and according to a study done by the__________________________, motorist and commuters get stuck in traffic for an average of 66 minutes daily. The said study conducted in 2017 places Metro Manila 3rd worst in the South East Asian.

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Boston Consulting Group

Question 56

The worsening traffic in Metro Manila now costs _________ in lost opportunities per day, highlighting the need for new and modern infrastructure to ease congestion according to a study made by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

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P3.5 billion

Question 57

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