Reasons for globalisation
Freedom of trade - organisations like the World Trade Organisation (WTO) promote free trade between countries. This will then hopefully remove the barrier between countries and to promote equal opportunities between all countries.
Improvements of communications - the development of communication through the internet and the use of mobile phones has made it easier for communication between people who are in different countries across the world.
Improvements in transportation - this improves the rate at which goods can travel between country to country. Most products are being shipped between countries using large cargo ships which is helping to reduce the cost of transport. This will help reduce the cost of each item.
Labour availability and skills - some countries such as India have lower labour costs and also high skill levels. Labour intensive industries such as clothing can take advantage of cheaper labour costs and reduced legal restrictions in LEDCs. An example of this is China and Thailand.
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Improvements of communications - the development of communication through the internet and the use of mobile phones has made it easier for communication between people who are in different countries across the world.
Improvements in transportation - this improves the rate at which goods can travel between country to country. Most products are being shipped between countries using large cargo ships which is helping to reduce the cost of transport. This will help reduce the cost of each item.
Labour availability and skills - some countries such as India have lower labour costs and also high skill levels. Labour intensive industries such as clothing can take advantage of cheaper labour costs and reduced legal restrictions in LEDCs. An example of this is China and Thailand.
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