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Global City Concept and Urbanization

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What is the main physical and geographic playground of globalization, according to the text?

Regional economic hubs
Global cities (correct)
Global competition zones
National borders

What do the global flows of people, capital, and ideas do in global cities?

Create isolated communities
Enhance daily lived experiences (correct)
Limit residents' experiences
Have no impact

What does the Global Power City Index (GPCI) evaluate and rank major cities according to?

Their comprehensive power to attract creative people and business enterprises (correct)
Their population size
Their GDP per capita
Their historical significance

How does the GPCI strive to improve its findings?

By revising its indicators and methods of data collection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do the ideas and values of a metropolis shape, according to the text?

The world (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term does NOT describe a global city according to the text?

Isolated (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the GPCI-2017?

To evaluate and rank cities based on their 'magnetism' and ability to attract creative individuals and businesses. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which new cities were added to the GPCI-2017?

Dubai and Buenos Aires (D) Signup and view all the answers

What factors does the GPCI-2017 take into account when evaluating cities?

Advancement of women in society, ICT infrastructure, and risks to mental health. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How has the GPCI evolved over the past decade?

By expanding its breadth to encompass new cities and indicators. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended use of the research results from the past 10 years of the GPCI?

To help people understand the challenges faced by cities around the world. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the GPCI hope to impact urban policies and corporate strategies?

By assisting many people in the formulation of urban policies and corporate strategies. (C) Signup and view all the answers