Uneven Global Development — Eduqas GCSE Geography A C111
Eduqas GCSE Geography A · C111
Uneven Global Development
Key Idea 6.2: Causes and consequences of uneven development at the global scale and within one low income country (LIC) and one newly industrialised country (NIC)
What you need to know
Contextualize development studies within two economically developing countries, one LIC and one NIC.
Analyze how geo-political relationships and global trade have driven uneven patterns of development.
Evaluate the role of imports, exports, and trade blocs in international trade.
Assess the consequences of protectionist policies like tariffs, subsidies, and quotas on development in LICs and NICs.
Analyze the changing nature of global industry and how it exploits uneven development patterns.
Explain why multinational companies (MNCs) locate plants in multiple countries and evaluate their impacts on work and development.
Assess the growing economic and employment contributions of the tourism industry to the globalised economy.
Explain the key drivers of globalised tourism, including changing technology and communications.
Evaluate the positive and negative effects of tourism on uneven development, employment, environment, culture, and infrastructure in an LIC and NIC.
Analyze the potential impacts of tourism growth on employment structures and understand the concepts of enclave tourism and the informal economy.
