See – Think – wonder

Learning objectives: To describe the core areas of global interactions To consider areas unaffected by interactions Key terms: Core Periphery Semi Periphery North – south divide

Where is the core? Use a blank world map to locate the following global flows 1. Global Finance Centres. 2. Countries with the highest number of McDonald's restaurants. 3. Number of mobile phones in use. 4. Internet users. 5. Busiest passenger airports. 6. Tourism receipts (US$)

Learning objectives: To describe the core areas of global interactions To consider areas unaffected by interactions Key terms: Core Periphery Semi Periphery North – south divide UK USA Italy France Mexico China Thailand Indonesia Haiti Nigeria Jamaica Nepal Core Semi periphery periphery

What is the world systems theory? peripheral-societies.html peripheral-societies.html

The theory states that as prosperity grows, the majority of the wealth is enjoyed by a core of the population. Furthermore, even though the periphery has a greater population, it is the countries with the strongest economic system that holds the strongest government.

Criticisms of world systems theory Too high eurocentricity – underrates the sophistication of early trading systems e.g. Japan and China Assumes one way flow of resources from periphery to core Doesn’t recognise competition between core nations suggesting that they organise the world economy in order to maintain a clearly defined core.

Describe and explain the clark fisher model How could you relate this to the core periphery model?

What is the OECD? Research and answer: 1) how many members? 2) What is its purpose? Are these core nations?

World cities Economic: Stock exchanges, corporate headquarters, high cost of living, financial transactions Political: World influence, expatriate communities, headquarters of international organisations, capital cities Cultural: Familiarity, host of sporting and cultural events, centre of education and tourism, variety of religions Infrastructural: International airport, mass transit system (underground.subway), quality infrastructure and amenities

The global cities Index: Alpha + +London & New York Alpha +Paris, Tokyo, Sydney, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong AlphaToronto, Brussels, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Mumbai, KL, Seoul Alpha -LA, Mexico City, Chicago, Caracas, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Bangkok, Taipei…. Spatial distribution of global ‘Alpha’ cities: Based on: Business activity Human capital Information exchange Cultural experience Political engagement