Social
Does a country want a high or low HDI score?
High (1 is perfect)
Define neocolonialism
the use of economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries, frequently former colonies
Why do many factories in developing nations hire women to work in them? (does need to be an economic reason)
They can be paid less
According to the world systems theory, what do periphery countries provide to core countries?
raw materials for manufacturing
Does a country want a high or low GII score?
As women receive more education, how does that impact their families?
they have fewer children, they are able to make more money to spend on the family
How could a government promote agglomeration?
offer tax incentives for certain industries, provide adequate infrastructure
What is one factor that influences where factories are located?
labor availability, resource availability, environmental laws, cost
What are the 3 aspects of sustainability?
environmental, social, and economic
Which economic model explains the spatial relationships between countries and explains uneven economic development
Wallerstein's world-systems theory
What is one limitation of measures of development like HDI?
They cover up uneven development, don't take into account cultural differences
Why would a government create a special economic zone?
To attract foreign investment
Define complementarity
when two places have comparative advantages in what the other needs
What is one pro and one con to ecotourism?
Pro- conserves environment, enhances cultural landscape
Con- decreased regional distinctiveness, can disturb environment, can lead to uneven development
what is the break of bulk point?
where a good transfers from one method of shipping to another
What is one way in which the industrial revolution changed lives
longer life expectancy, advances in technology, more food with less labor
what is one benefit of trade blocs like Mercosur or the EU?
they are able to bargain for better prices as a single unit, borders don't matter in the contexts of free trade
Provide an example of a job in each economic sector
primary- farming, mining, forestry
secondary- working in a factory
tertiary- server, retail worker
quaternary- academic researcher
quinary- US senator
it can be expensive, the vast majority of our current energy comes from fossil fuels so thats a big change to have to make
what are the factories located just over the border in Mexico that are designed to make use of free trade agreements and lower wages called
maquiladoras