MIS End of Topic Practice

• What is one reason globalisation leads to migration?

  TNCs create job opportunities
• How many workers does Nike employ in SE Asia?

  Over 500,000 workers
• How has air travel cost changed since 1900?

  Decreased by over 50%
• How many people commute across borders daily in the EU Schengen zone?

  1.7 million people
• What drives migration due to wage disparities?

  Differences in average salaries
• What is the average salary in India?

  $2,000 per year
• What is the average salary in the UK?

  $45,000 per year
• Why might governments and NGOs have differing opinions on tax havens?

  Different impacts on national economies
• What enables the growth of tax havens?

  Deregulation of capital markets
• What is the corporate tax rate in the British Virgin Islands?

  As low as 0%
• How do TNCs benefit from tax havens?

  By paying lower taxes
• Which company shifted profits to Ireland to avoid taxes?

  Apple
• How much tax did Apple avoid from the EU?

  13 billion euros
• What benefit do tax havens provide to wealthy expatriates?

  Homes with benefits from employers
• What did Bolivia under Morales aim to achieve with tax policies?

  More equitable distribution of wealth
• How are immigration levels associated with job opportunities?

  Higher job opportunities attract more migrants
• What is the median income in the USA?

  $68,000
• What is the median income in Guatemala?

  $9,000
• How do welfare policies affect migration patterns?

  Generous systems attract more migrants
• What political event can initiate migration?

  Warfare and military occupation
• How many Ukrainians fled the country due to the Ukraine Crisis?

  8 million Ukrainians
• Which countries received Ukrainian refugees?

  Poland and Germany
• What is a significant trend in global migration due to globalisation?

  Migration from South to North
• How many asylum applications did Europe receive in 2020?

  Over 1.2 million applications
• What are some reasons for migration from unstable regions?

  Economic and political instability
• What role do TNCs play in cultural change within nations?

  They lead to cultural change and inequality
• How do emerging powers foster political tensions?

  By seeking access to resources
• What cultural impact does migration have on traditional communities?

  Creates tensions due to cultural changes
• What economic factor attracts Mexican workers to the USA?

  Higher wages
• How much in remittances was sent home in 2023?

  $54 billion
• Why do Gulf countries attract South Asian workers?

  Labour demand for construction jobs
• What can conflicts and persecution lead to?

  Forced displacement of people
• How many Ukrainian refugees have fled since 2022?

  8 million refugees
• What effect do strict visa rules have on migration?

  They reduce migration levels
• What is cultural homogenisation?

  Erosion of traditional values and cultures
• How often does a language disappear due to English dominance?

  Every 2 weeks
• What percentage of Netflix content in Asia is Western?

  80%
• How does western consumerism affect traditional values?

  Prioritizes materialism over traditional values
• What has happened to China's obesity rates since 1995?

  Increased by 60%
• How many Starbucks stores are in China?

  Over 6,000 stores