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Understanding sustainable development
Tiching explorer Organización
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In this module we explore the emerging concept of ‘sustainable development’ which is now central to the programmes of many governments, businesses, etc. The topic is developed into the different…
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The tertiary sector today
EduBook Organización
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2.1. Characteristics of tertiary sector activities Tertiary sector activities have the following characteristics: They are heterogeneous. There is a wide variety of services and a workforce with varied…
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Check. The global financial crisis
EduBook Organización
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Remember what you have studied in this section and answer the questions: When and where did the financial crisis of the 21st century start? What caused it? What have governments done to try and…
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Did you know...
EduBook Organización
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Shopping centres, or malls, are very common in North America and, to some extent, in Europe. Canada alone has more than 40 "mega shopping centres". Each one occupies more than 70000 m2 and has…
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Final self-evaluation 02 - Towards a global system
EduBook Organización
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Match each definition with a concept: Phenomenon characterised by economic, political, social and cultural interdependence between all countries on the planet. Situation in which some MEDCs defend…
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Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
EduBook Organización
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6.1. What are NGOs? Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are entities with humanitarian and social aims. They are independent of governments, states and political parties. They tend to be formed by…
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The world's main industrial regions
EduBook Organización
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7.1. How important is location? Businesses have to be competitive in the market place if they want to make a profit. To remain competitive, they have to constantly improve the quality of the goods they…
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Social security
EduBook Organización
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Social security is a benefit, guaranteed by the state, that protects people who cannot work due to reasons such as illness, lack of work, maternity leave and retirement. In Spain, all employees must…
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Check. Industrial capitalism
EduBook Organización
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Remember what you have studied in this section and answer the questions: What new types of banks and businesses appeared during the Industrial Revolution? Explain the role of banks in the development of…
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The 1929 crisis and the Great Depression
EduBook Organización
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2.1. The 1929 stock market crash In 1929, the U.S. economic boom came to a sudden end with the collapse of the New York Stock Exchange. This crisis was caused by two factors. Causes of the Stock…
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