Pg 6 Flashcards
(9 cards)
What are the Alberta tar sands known for?
Lowering the energy needed to extract oil from the far sands.
Define stewardship.
Responsible management and care of resources, particularly in relation to the environment.
What does NGO stand for?
Non-governmental organization.
What are the characteristics of an NGO?
Non-profit and independent, addressing social, economic, or humanitarian issues.
What is outsourcing?
Contracting out specific tasks or functions to external companies, often in different countries.
What is the primary role of the IMF?
Promote global monetary cooperation and ensure financial stability.
What does privatization entail?
Transferring business from public to private ownership.
What is trade liberalization?
the process of reducing barriers to trade between countries, such as tariffs, quotas, and other restrictions.
Define human rights.
Rights and freedoms that every person is entitled to.
