Random Unit Key Terms APHUG

Exurb

“Extra-Urban”

A residential area that is not urban or suburban. Mostly in Rural areas.

Boomburb

“Booming Suburb”

A suburban area that is growing.

Irridentism

A country reclaiming land that was once theirs. (EX: Russia trying to reclaim Ukraine).

SEZ - Special Economic Zones

Areas with relaxed rules to promote trade and foreign investment.

Suburbanization

Development of suburban areas, migration from urban to suburban areas.

Suburban Sprawl

Suburban areas uncontrollably spread.

Urban Sprawl

Urban areas uncontrollably spread.

Rostow’s Theory

1. Traditional Society

2. Preconditions to Take-Off

3. Take-Off

4. Drive to Maturity

5. Mass Consumption

Limits of Rostow’s Theory

1. Doesn’t take into account of Colonialism — which makes some developing countries dependent on developed countries.

2. Quite only takes into account Western countries (Eurocentrism).

Fordism

Production done in factory lines, usually done in a warehouse, and has a surplus.

Post-Fordism

Requires more skill and a smaller labor force that utilizes just-in-time delivery, only manufacturing products requested by consumers which leads to happier customers and more money, but can lead to shortages—if there is a shortage on a material—due to them using a just-in-time delivery.

Comparative Advantages

How well a country is able to produce a product while having a lower opportunity cost than others.

Competitive Advantages

The unique edge a firm or country has that allows it to outperform rivals, such as superior technology, branding, or efficency.

Complementary Advantages

How well a country’s products can trade with another country’s. Countries or Entities—2 or more—benefit from specializing in different but mutually supportive activities, enhancing overall outcomes through cooperation.

Intervening Obstacles

Something that prevents migrants from continuing their journey. (EX: Migrants running into financial issues and cannot afford to continue their migration).

Intervening Opportunity

Something positive that prevents migrants from continuing their move. (EX: Finding a good job/opportunity during their migration journey).

Ethonationalism

The belief that a nation should be defined by a shared ethnic identity, often promoting the dominance or unity of one ethnic group within a state.

Locational Dispute

A conflict over the exact placement or mapping of a boundary, often due to unclear or contested historical documents

Allocational Dispute

A conflict over the resources (like oil, water, or minerals) that lie on or across a boundary between two states.

FTZ (Free Trade Zones)

A designated area near ports or airports where goods can be imported, stored, or lightly processed without customs duties.

EPZ (Export Processing Zone)

A zone focused exclusively on manufacturing goods for export, offering incentives like tax exemptions and duty-free inputs.