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What does the Brandt Line illustrate?

The Brandt Line separates the core countries (mostly in the northern hemisphere) from the periphery countries (mostly in the southern hemisphere) on a global map.

What are core, semi-periphery, and periphery countries?

Core countries are MDCs (More Developed Countries), periphery countries are LDCs (Less Developed Countries), and semi-periphery countries are those that are in transitional stages.

How does the pupil-to-teacher ratio affect education quality?

A lower pupil-to-teacher ratio allows for more individualized attention from teachers, which can improve education quality.

What are right-to-work laws and their impact on manufacturing?

Right-to-work laws make it harder to form unions, luring manufacturers to set up factories in those states due to less resistance from labor.

How do industrial production trends differ between the U.S. and the EU?

The U.S. allows de-industrialization to happen naturally, whereas the EU actively employs subsidies to influence industry locations.

What is the primary reason core countries outsource manufacturing to LDCs?

Core countries outsource to LDCs to take advantage of lower labor costs, even if transportation costs are higher.

What are the five stages of Rostow's Modernization Model?

1. Traditional Society, 2. Preconditions for Takeoff, 3. Takeoff, 4. Drive to Maturity, 5. Age of Mass Consumption.

What does Weber's Least Cost Theory focus on?

Weber's theory focuses on minimizing transportation, labor, and agglomeration costs for industrial clustering.

What does bulk-reducing mean in manufacturing location?

Bulk-reducing means the factory is located near the inputs, as the final product is lighter than the raw materials.

What happens in the Drive to Maturity stage of Rostow's model?

In the Drive to Maturity stage, modern technology spreads to various industries, promoting further economic growth.