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What is the primary purpose of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
What is the primary purpose of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
- To measure the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year (correct)
- To calculate employment rates in a country
- To assess the social welfare of a country
- To evaluate the environmental impact of production
How do developing countries typically attract Transnational Corporations (TNCs) for outsourcing?
How do developing countries typically attract Transnational Corporations (TNCs) for outsourcing?
- By providing extensive employee benefits
- By guaranteeing low labor costs (correct)
- By offering advanced technologies for production
- By implementing stringent labor regulations
What is a primary concern regarding the influence of Transnational Corporations on governments?
What is a primary concern regarding the influence of Transnational Corporations on governments?
- They typically lead to increased taxation.
- They can support local businesses significantly.
- They promote ethical governance.
- They may have too much power in influencing government decisions. (correct)
What was one of the main objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement of 2015?
What was one of the main objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement of 2015?
Why is traditional energy still considered dominant over alternative energy sources?
Why is traditional energy still considered dominant over alternative energy sources?
Flashcards
What does GDP measure?
What does GDP measure?
The total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given year.
What is the strongest criticism of TNCs?
What is the strongest criticism of TNCs?
Transnational corporations (TNCs) can wield significant influence on government decisions due to their economic power.
What is shipbreaking?
What is shipbreaking?
The process of dismantling old ships for scrap metal, often in developing countries with less strict safety regulations and cheaper labor.
What was the goal of the Paris Agreement?
What was the goal of the Paris Agreement?
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Why are traditional energy sources still dominant?
Why are traditional energy sources still dominant?
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Study Notes
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- GDP measures the total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year.
Developing Countries and TNCs
- Developing countries often offer cheap labor costs to attract TNCs (Transnational Corporations) looking to outsource production.
Frederick Hayek and Milton Friedman
- Hayek and Friedman are influential economists who favored capitalist economies.
Transnational Corporations (TNCs) Criticism
- A significant criticism of TNCs is that they can exert considerable influence over economic decisions, potentially overriding government control.
Economic Sovereignty and TNCs
- TNCs can threaten economic sovereignty by bringing significant profits, but also influencing economic policies (by potentially dictating decisions for governments).
Globalization and Trade Imbalance
- Globalization's impact on trade can lead to an imbalance between imports and exports.
Profit vs. Ethics
- Maximizing profit and adhering to ethical practices can sometimes be in conflict.
Climate Change and Economy
- Climate change has significant economic implications due to industrialization processes resulting in environmental pollution.
Shipbreaking
- Shipbreaking, the process of dismantling ships for recycling, has shifted to developing countries due to lower labor costs. It is frequently associated with unsafe working conditions.
Paris Agreement (2015)
- The Paris Agreement aimed to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Traditional vs. Alternative Energy
- Traditional energy sources often remain dominant due to lower costs compared to alternative energy.
UN's Commitment to Sustainability
- The UN has set goals to achieve a sustainable world.
Economic Globalization Beneficiaries
- Wealthy individuals and businesses often benefit most from economic globalization.
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Test your knowledge on key economic concepts such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the impact of Transnational Corporations (TNCs) on developing countries and governments. Additionally, explore the objectives of international agreements like the Paris Agreement and the dominance of traditional energy sources. This quiz covers important themes in global economics and environmental policy.
