Tesco, Nike, Adidas are all examples of this type of corporation.
Transnational Corporations (TNC's)
300
List three barriers to development.
Corruption, poverty, lack of government, poor resources, climate change, lack of equality, poor location.
300
These four countries make up the BRICs. All are emerging powers on a worldwide scale.
Brazil, Russia, India, China.
400
Unemployment, low wages, poverty, inequality are all examples of this type of 'factor'
A PUSH factor. They 'push' you to move out of your region/country.
400
Boserup claimed that...
Increases in food supply are stimulated by rises in population. As new technologies are developed, society will adapt to feed the growing population.
400
Former Spurs striker now plays for this club in the MLS.
Toronto FC.
400
This type of approach is common in low-income countries in rural areas.
Bottom-up.
400
Describe two reasons why TNC's operate globally (in other countries)
Any of to sell inside trade barriers, to be closer to foreign markets, to find cheap labour and land, for more lenient laws, to take advantage of incentives, and boost profits.
500
After WWII the UK adopted this type of immigration policy encouraging lots of immigrations from the Carribean.
An open-door policy. Over 250,000 immigrants came from the Carribean during the 50's and 60's
500
This resource has a very uneven balance between supply and demand.
Oil.
500
Malawai is far too reliant on this product for their international trade.
Tobacco.
500
This Peruvian community particularly benefited from the micro-hydro scheme as it provided electricity for the 60 families in the area.
Chambamontera
500
This organization is best known as the guardian of international peace and security and the protector of human rights.