Supranational
Name a supranational organization
NATO, the European Union, the United Nations, the World Bank
During the Brexit debate, the 2016 immigration crisis was a centripetal or centrifugal force?
centrifugal
If a population pyramid looks like a triangle with a wide base, what does this mean about their population? name a country that is an example
rapid population growth
-Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, etc
Is Europe at, above, or below the replacement rate?
below, creating problems for the future workforce
lower
The shared currency of the Euro is a centripetal or centrifugal force?
Centripetal
What parts of the world have high fertility rates?
What parts have low fertility rates?
-higest: Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of the Middle East, and some South Asian countries
-lowest: Europe, North America, Japan, South Kore
What does it mean if a country's dependency ratio is really high?
a large portion of the population is too young or too old to work, placing a heavy economic burden on the working-age population to support schools, healthcare, and pensions.
True or False: The Paris Agreement allows countries to set their own emissions targets and have some flexibility.
True
True or False: the majority of British people regret Brexit.
True
If a population pyramid looks like a rectangle, what does this mean about their population?
slow growth
If a country's population is rapidly aging, what might be common economic demands?
increased demands for healthcare services, eldercare, pensions, and other age-related social welfare programs
Name one reason a country might join a supranational organization even if it means giving up some independence
to gain economic stability, collective security, access to larger markets, or political influence
How does Brexit affect businesses in the UK?
increased economic pressure on UK businesses due to new trade barriers
In general, what is the relationship between development and fertility rates?
As countries become more economically developed, urbanized, and educated, fertility rates generally decline due to factors like access to contraception, career opportunities, and changing cultural expectations about family size.
What are causes of low fertility rates in Europe?
economic pressures, social changes, delayed family formation, urbanization, and widespread contraception use
The EU’s climate policies are among the strictest in the world. What economic trade-off do countries face when agreeing to ambitious emissions rules?
balancing environmental goals with short-term economic costs to industries
Some Britons regret voting to leave the EU because they did not anticipate economic challenges, trade disruptions, labor shortages, or the political tensions that have followed.
fewer young people compared to older adults, signaling population decline or aging
examples: Japan, Italy, Germany
How are low fertility rates connected to immigration?
low fertility rates can increase a country’s dependence on immigrants to sustain population and labor needs
--> social tensions