Geofile Article No. 464 - Globalisation: Mini Case Studies

 

 

1. Explain the different between the 'low income globalisers' and the 'non-globalisers'. Which countries are in which group? Successful? Statistics?

2. Why are some African countries 'non-globalisers'? e.g. free trade, dumping?

3. Using 'Wimbledon Tennis Balls' list the impacts of the 'filtering down process' - 5 points.

4. Wal-Mart - 5 points stating its expansion and dominance.

5. Citigroup - explain the advantages of a 'joint venture' - who with?

6. Using NIKE and the other TNCs list any negative practices.