Unit 10: The Global City Flashcards
1
Q
A city that is well thought-out to be an important node in the world’s economic system (Low, 2005)
A
Global City
2
Q
The 3 characteristics of a global city
A
- free exchange
- harmonious & tolerant
- information access
3
Q
The annual Global Power City Index evaluates and ranks the major cities of the world according to their […]
A
magnetism
4
Q
The top 3 most powerful cities in the world (GPCI, 2018)
A
London
New York
Tokyo
5
Q
The 6 challenges of living in a global city
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- high housing costs
- long working hours
- competitive labor market
- residential hypermobility
- long commutes
- multiculturalism
