1. The document discusses global cities, which are urban centers that serve as hubs in the global economic system. 2. Global cities have characteristics like international financial services, multinational corporations, and influence decisions on a global level. 3. The increase in global cities is linked to the globalization of economies and the centralization of mass production within urban centers.

1. SOC 1O1
THE CONTEMPORARY
WORLD
JENNIFER S. MAYANO

2. MAZDA

3. TOYOTA

4. DEL MONTE

5. NESTLE

6. PEPSI

7. LACOSTE

8. LACOSTE

9. PRINGLES

10. AUDI

11. AUDI

12. ACTIVITY

13. GLOBAL
POPULATION
AND MOBILITY

14. GLOBAL CITY – also called
world city or sometimes
alpha city or world center. It
is a city which is a primary
node in the global economic
network.

15. GLOBAL CITY –
urban center that enjoys
significant competitive
advantages and that serves as
a hub within a globalized
economic system

16. GLOBAL CITY –
is the world's most important
and influential city that covers
the dimensions of the
globalization.

17. THREE KEY TENDENCIES
SEEM TO FOLLOW FROM
THESE STRUCTURAL
FACTS ABOUT
GLOBAL CITY

18. 1. A concentration of wealth in the hands
of owners, partners, and professionals
associated with the high-end firms in this
system
2. Growing disconnection between the
city and its region.
3. The growth of a large marginalized
population that has a very hard time earning a
living in the market place defined by these
high-end activities.

19. CHARACTERISTICS OF GLOBAL CITY
• A variety of international financial services, notably
in finance, insurance, real estate, banking,
accountancy, and marketing.
• Headquarters of several multinational corporations.
• The existence of financial headquarters, a stock
exchange, and major financial institutions.
• Domination of the trade and economy of a large
surrounding area
• Major manufacturing centers with port and
container facilities.

20. CHARACTERISTICS OF GLOBAL CITY
• Considerable decision-making power on a daily basis
and at a global level.
• Centers of new ideas and innovation in business,
economics, culture, and politics
• Centers of media and communications for global
networks.
• Dominance of the national region with great
international significance.
• High percentage of residents employed in the services
sector and information sector

21. • High-quality educational institutions, including
renowned universities, international student
attendance, and research facilities.
• Multi-functional infrastructure offering some of the
best legal, medical, and entertainment facilities in
the country.
• High diversity in language, culture, religion, and
ideologies.

22. REASONS OF INCREASE IN GLOBAL CITIES
The increase in global cities is
linked to the globalization of
economies and the centralization
of mass production within urban
centers.