16 Questions
What is the main function of global cities according to Sassen (2005)?
To facilitate the flow of information and money
What tends to center in global cities according to the text?
Companies operative in more than one country
What does the term 'cosmopolitanism' most readily invoke according to the text?
Pleasant images of travel, exploration, and 'worldly' pursuits
What phenomena are woven into the daily lived experiences of residents in global cities?
Global flows of people, capital, and ideas
What is intimately related to the wealth captured by global cities according to the text?
Specialized businesses that facilitate flows of information and money
Which type of cities are most readily associated with the phenomenon of cosmopolitanism according to the text?
Large, diverse cities attracting people, material, and cultural products from all over the world
What is the main characteristic of a global city?
Presence of financial institutions
According to Sassen (1996), which cities did she identify as global cities?
New York, London, Tokyo
Which group of cities were ranked as Alpha world cities according to the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC)?
London, New York, Paris, Tokyo
Which cities were re-categorized as 'Well rounded global cities' by GaWC in 1994?
London and New York City
What is the main contribution of 'Global niche cities' according to the re-categorization by GaWC in 1994?
Economic
Which group of cities were categorized as 'Gamma world cities' according to GaWC?
Amsterdam, Boston, Caracas, Dallas
What does the text identify as integral to globalization?
Global cities
What is the basis for ranking cities according to the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC)?
"advanced producer services"
According to the text, what is a common characteristic of a global city's transportation system?
"major international airport serving as a hub"
"The Global City" by Sassen (1996) only identified which three global cities?
New York, London, Tokyo
Test your knowledge about global cities, their role in interconnected systems, and their relationship to global economic activities and advanced services. Explore the concept of global cities as central sites for specialized businesses and facilities of telecommunication.
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