Understanding Global Cities and Their Challenges

Global Cities

Key cities in the global capitalist economy.

Saskia Sassen

Author analyzing globalization through global cities.

Globalization

Process of increased interconnectedness among countries.

Inequality

Disparities between privileged and disadvantaged city sectors.

Networked Economy

Economy characterized by interconnected global cities.

Finance and Services

Industries commonly found in global cities.

Cross-Border Dynamics

Interactions among global cities across various domains.

Megacities

Cities with populations over 10 million.

Megapolis

Interconnected cities forming a potential large city.

World City

Global network of interconnected cities.

Cosmopolitan

Person knowledgeable about various world cultures.

Challenges of Global Cities

Issues like infrastructure and pollution affecting cities.

Unicorn

Privately held startups valued over $1 billion.

ASEAN Unicorns

Region with at least seven unicorn startups.

Ideal Candidate

Overqualified individual for a job position.

Indicators of Globality

Measures assessing a city's global influence.

Political Power

Influence exerted by global cities in governance.

Cultural Accessibility

Ease of access to diverse cultural experiences.

Liveability

Quality of life in urban environments.

Research and Development

Innovation activities often centered in global cities.

Environmental Challenges

Issues like pollution and sanitation in cities.

Traffic Jams

Congestion affecting mobility in urban areas.