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The manufacturing industry has shifted to low-wage countries like the BRIC nations, leading to rapid economic growth, while the global production chain has become more interconnected and specialized to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Emerging markets in regions like Southeast Asia, East Europe, and South America are becoming more vital in the global economy, with China and India playing significant roles in shaping international trade and economic development.

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  • The manufacturing industry in Europe decreased from 70% to 50% between 1990 and 2018, with a shift towards low-wage countries like the BRIC nations, leading to their rapid economic growth.
  • Global economic dynamics have shifted, with the emergence of new economic core areas like China and India, while the World Trade Organization works to eliminate trade barriers, fostering increased globalization and interconnectedness among economies worldwide.

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  • Why has the manufacturing industry shifted to low-wage countries?

    Due to reduced production costs and rapid economic growth.

  • What impact did the invention of the container have on global trade?

    Standardized shipping sizes and reduced transport costs.

  • How has the World Trade Organization (WTO) impacted international trade?

    Aims to eliminate trade barriers for smoother trade.

  • What led to the economic center of gravity shifting towards Southeast Asia?

    Emerging economies like China and India playing significant roles.

  • Why are emerging markets in East Europe, Turkey, Southeast Asia, and South America becoming important?

    Creating a market for the manufacturing industry and driving economic growth.

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Global Manufacturing Shifts Drive Economic Growth

  • In 1990, 70% of all goods were home-made in Europe, but by 2018, the manufacturing industry presence decreased to 50% in these areas.
  • The manufacturing industry has shifted to low-wage countries, such as the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), leading to rapid economic growth in these regions.
  • The rapid economic growth in certain countries, like the BRIC nations, is attributed to the movement of the manufacturing industry for specific reasons.
  • The development of emerging countries created a market for the manufacturing industry, leading to a self-reinforcing effect of economic growth.
  • The production chain of goods has been split up globally, with different countries specializing in various stages of production to reduce costs.
  • The invention of the container standardized shipping sizes, reducing transport costs significantly and enabling efficient global trade.
  • The World Trade Organization (WTO) aims to eliminate trade barriers between countries to facilitate smoother and more cost-effective international trade.
  • The disappearance of trade borders and import duties has led to increased globalization and interconnectedness of economies worldwide.
  • The economic center of gravity has shifted from Europe and the US towards Southeast Asia, with emerging economies like China and India playing a more significant role in global trade.
  • Emerging markets in East Europe, Turkey, Southeast Asia, and South America are becoming increasingly important in the world economy, while parts of Africa are still developing and may follow a similar economic growth trajectory in the future.

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China and India: Global Economic Powerhouses

  • Key countries impacting the world economy include China and India
  • Global economy has various economic core areas
  • Europe remains significant, but China is emerging as a crucial economic region
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