F583 - The global economy - globalisation

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Globalisation
processes that have resulted in ever-closer links between the world's economies
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
establishment of branches and productive processes abroad, or the purchase of foreign firms, investment made by a multinational corporation in a country other than where its operations originate
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Multinational companies (MMC)
firms that produce goods and services in more than one country
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World Trade Organisation (WTO)
a global organisation that regulates world trade
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Transition economy
one that is changing from a centrally planned to a free market economy
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
a global organisation that aims to promote international monetary co-operation and international trade
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World Bank
a global organisation that provides development funding
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establishment of branches and productive processes abroad, or the purchase of foreign firms, investment made by a multinational corporation in a country other than where its operations originate

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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

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firms that produce goods and services in more than one country

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Card 4

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a global organisation that regulates world trade

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Card 5

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one that is changing from a centrally planned to a free market economy

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