IB Geo - Power, Places, and Networks

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globalization

the growing independence of countries worldwide through an increasing volume and variety of cross-border transactions in goods and services

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global interactions

phenomenon that includes all of the varied economic, social, political, cultural and environmental processes that make up globalization

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transnational corporations (tnc)

corporations whose operations are spread across the world, operating in many nations as both makers and sellers of goods and services

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global supply chains

network between a company and its suppliers to produce and distribute a specific product to the final buyer

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neo-colonial

the indirect actions by which developed countries exercise a degree of control over the development of their former colonies. achieved by aid and loans, cultural influence or military

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foreign direct investment

occurs when a company or individual from one country invests in business operations in another country. boosts economic growth and global interconnectedness

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neoliberalism

philosophy that supports free markets with minimal government interference; core beliefs are free markets, free trade, less government spending, and personal responsibility

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economic globalization

measured by the actual flows of trade, foreign direct investment and portfolio investment

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social globalization

spread of ideas, information, images and people

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political globalization

characterized by the degree of political cooperation; measured by the number of embassies, members of int’l organizations, and int’l treaties signed

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space/time convergence

the impression that distances between two locations have decreased because of advanced in communications and transportation systems

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space/time divergence

interconnectedness from increased technology that has increased taransportation time

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the shrinking world

the idea that the world is getting smaller as a result of changes in transportation and communication technology

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time distance decay / friction of distance

described the effect of distance on cultural or spatial interactions

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trade

the transfer of goods or services from one person or entity to another, often in exchange for money; a system or network that allows for trade is called a market

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tariff barriers

barrier on trade that is taxes on certain imports; raise the price of goods making imports less competitive

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non-tariff barriers

rules and regulations which make trade more difficult

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quotas

a limited placed on the number of imports

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voluntary export restraint (ver)

similar to quotas, this is where countries agree to limit the number of imports

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subsidies

a domestic subsidy from government can give the local firm a competitive edge

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embargo

a complete ban on imports from a certain country

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