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Globalisation. A2 Economics. Aims and Objectives. Aim: Understand globalisation Objectives: Define globalisation Explain the role of MNCs Analyse the effects of globalisation on firms and LDCs. Globalisation.
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Globalisation A2 Economics
Aims and Objectives Aim: • Understand globalisation Objectives: • Define globalisation • Explain the role of MNCs • Analyse the effects of globalisation on firms and LDCs
Globalisation • Trend towards worldwide markets in products, capital, labour and unrestricted trade barriers. • Fewer tariffs (taxes on products imported/exported) • Fewer quotas (limits on number of exports/imports)
Speed of globalisation has been influenced by the following factors….
Globalisation has increased competition in all markets and led to the following outcomes…
Effects of Globalisation on Developing Countries • MNCs play a vital role in developing countries • There are benefits to the firm and country, however some MNCs are having a negative impact on LDCs. • Feedback