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Edexcel B - P4 - Population And The Economy

THIS IS PART OF PAPER 4.

Erm, but basically i'm not very good and population and the economy. the whole section. :eek:

...because i've had a pants teacher this year. we've talked about random stuff in our lessons, so i have no notes. Useful textbook, but have only just got round to reading it now. HELP!! I have some useful revision guides -

-but does anyone have any info they can give me?? :confused:

cos i cant really learn the syllabus from a revision guide!! eeeekkkkkkk!!! :frown:

HIT ME BACK!! GRATEFUL FOR ANYTHING!!

thankees xxx

Reply 1

Mads

hiya, your help for weather and climate is really good so let me know how i can help for population, i think i'm better at that that weather. what areas do u think u are weak at?

Reply 2

-doll

OP

hiya, your help for weather and climate is really good so let me know how i can help for population, i think i'm better at that that weather. what areas do u think u are weak at?

ta ma da.

erm, the

Global Shift (of Industry/commerce)

that geogger mentioned....??? help for that part?? :confused:

dont really know anything about that bit?! :eek:

thanks so much both of ya!! :suith:

Reply 3

toto8462

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Geogger

Global Shift is the term given to the movement of manufacturing base (usually by TNCs) overseas eg to Vietnam, China etc) as a means of reducing their costs (esp labour costs) and thus increasing their profits. Nike is a good example where almost all of its production is now overseas whilst the HQ is still in USA. Have a look on various revision sites and in that Heinemann book - its quite good there!

This is often termed outsourcing. Nike is a good example as there are positive and negative impacts on the countries where they manufacure their goods. Coca Cola is another great one, with the positive impact it has had on Rio De Janeiro (Brazil), acting as a flagship TNC. If in need of another case study for global shift, it would be quite a good idea to offer something alternative to manufacturing examples. Try using the shift of call centres from the UK to LEDCs such as India. British Telecom is a good example of this as well as many, many, directory enquiries companies!

Thing also about ideas which have allowed outsourcing/global shift/globalisation. By this i mean, developments in transport/communications/technology etc.

Look at models of development:

- Rostow's
- Myrdal's (cumulative causationg and spatial interaction)
- Freindmans Model

etc.

Look at international aid:

- Relief Aid
- Bilateral ...
- Multilateral.. that sort of thing.

The Development Gap

- Inequality in trade
- Reasons for it
- Theoretically - how would you suggest it could be overcome?
- Do todays developing countries follow the same patterns of development as countires such as the UK did post-industrial revolution?

Off the top of my head, they are the key areas to get your head round. Associated case studies galore would be a good idea! Good luck all!

Reply 4

_poptart_

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http://revision.miss-brightside.com/popeconomy.doc here are population and economy notes.
As long as you have good case studies to hand you should be able to answer any questions they throw at you! If your case studies are a bit thin on the ground at the mo then Google is always great 4 finding extra details 2 add to ur answer in the exam :smile:

Reply 5

-doll

OP

THANKS GUYS!! awesome stuff. xxx

Reply 6

spikey_aman

_poptart_

http://revision.miss-brightside.com/popeconomy.doc here are population and economy notes.
As long as you have good case studies to hand you should be able to answer any questions they throw at you! If your case studies are a bit thin on the ground at the mo then Google is always great 4 finding extra details 2 add to ur answer in the exam :smile:

these notes are excellent, thanks for sharing them

Reply 7

-doll

OP

these notes are excellent, thanks for sharing them

2nded!!

thanks you guys!! :rolleyes:

Reply 8

zoetaylor

'miss brightside' person I owe you a big thanks. Your notes are amazing! thank you for the help :smile:

Reply 9

_poptart_

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Dont worry about it, i got so much help no here last year I think its only fair I give some help back!!
Im on my home pc at the moment so I have loads of files i made from last year, I'll attach them now in case they're not on http://revision.miss-brightside.com

casestudieslistpe.doc2.1KB

bananawars.doc53.8KB

blockinghighs.doc25.6KB

brazilgrowth.doc26.1KB

footprint.doc26.1KB

Reply 10

zoetaylor

Does anyone know what case studies are needed for this exam? Should we know a general outline of the technical stuff, theories, models etc and a few case studies? Say on migration, population policies, a mnc/tnc,....

Reply 11

-doll

OP

^^ thanks geogger!! erm, peeps what kinda diagrams are you learning for this bit of the paper?? i mean, to include among our essays we were told its a good idea to have some neat little diagrams... but like what!? :eek:

Reply 12

Spiral

What type of migration question do people think will come up?
Something like, "examine the costs and benefits of migration"?

Reply 13

toto8462

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Spiral

What type of migration question do people think will come up?
Something like, "examine the costs and benefits of migration"?

I hope so, so much! I would also like a question on reducing the development gap or something like that.

Reply 14

matt bass

Alright guys, fantastic discussion here, really helped me a lot.

Some of us have put together a site with some resources on if any of you fancy checking it out

http://www.freewebs.com/mattsrevision/geography.htm

Good luck guys, i know i'll need it.

Matt

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