4.3 Globalisation a good thing? 2/2

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4.3 Globalisation a good thing?

Program:

            - Opening 

            - Recap 4.1 and 4.2 

            - Negative consequences of globalisation 

            - Assignments 4.3 

            - Closing 

4.1 Shrinking world  

Globalisation starts with shrinking distances 

Sailingboats with messages                           3 - 6 months 

Computer to Compueter                                   Seconds 

Production is possible on the other side of the world 

Relative distance 

4.2 The world economy 

Periphery countries                                Raw-materials 

Semi-periphery countries                   Production 

Core countries                                          Market - Finance - Marketing 

Value

4.2 The world economy 

MNO Multinational companies 

Benefits  of location 

Raw-materials             Easy acces + Lowest price 

Production                    Lowest wages + Lowest Taxex + Less rules 

Research & Development            High educated workers                         

Foot loose! 

LessonGoals 4.3 part 2 

Negative consequences of globalisation 

     - You'll be able to form a opinion about the positive and                      negative  effects of globalisation in periphery and semi-                periphery countries. 

Economic advantages 

- Global growth in GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

- Access to products and services 

- Higher production by MNO's means lower pricing for consumers. 

Economic disadvantages 

- Regional & National Inequality 

- Some countries are left behind 

- Worsening terms of trade 

Prices of raw-materials didn't rise like consuemr goods 

Benefits for health and the  environment 

- Large MNO's spend a lot of money on research 

- Higher GDP makes care more accessible

Disadvantages for health and the environment 

- High energy usage 

- Low regard for the environment 

- Poluting factories 

Closing 

You're able to form a opinion about the positive and negative effects of globalisation in periphery and semi- periphery countries. 

Make the assignments of 4.3 on MS-teams