To geographers, the spread of McDonald's around the world represents
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Responses
economic proliferation.
economic proliferation.
a unique taste in nearly every location.
a unique taste in nearly every location.
the relocation diffusion of restaurants.
the relocation diffusion of restaurants.
economic globalization but not cultural globalization.
economic globalization but not cultural globalization.
economic and cultural globalization.
economic and cultural globalization.
In recent years, the global movement of money has been enhanced primarily by
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establishment of new stock exchanges in London, New York, and Tokyo.
establishment of new stock exchanges in London, New York, and Tokyo.
improvements in electronic communications.
improvements in electronic communications.
relocation of production from core to peripheral regions.
relocation of production from core to peripheral regions.
uneven development of national banking sectors.
uneven development of national banking sectors.
safeguards to ensure that economic recessions do not result from bank policies.
safeguards to ensure that economic recessions do not result from bank policies.
improvements in electronic communications.
Globalization of the economy has
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leveled economic differences between places.
leveled economic differences between places.
heightened economic differences among places.
heightened economic differences among places.
decreased investment in less developed countries.
decreased investment in less developed countries.
drained resources from more developed countries.
drained resources from more developed countries.
decreased regional specialization of production.
heightened economic differences among places.
Among the elements of globalization of culture are tendencies toward
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uniform consumption preferences, enhanced communications, unequal access to resources, and uniformity in cultural forms.
uniform consumption preferences, enhanced communications, unequal access to resources, and uniformity in cultural forms.
enhanced communications, heterogeneity, and equal access to resources.
enhanced communications, heterogeneity, and equal access to resources.
uniform consumption preferences, slower communications, unequal access to resources, greater access to entertainment, and a mixture of uniformity and variety in cultural forms.
uniform consumption preferences, slower communications, unequal access to resources, greater access to entertainment, and a mixture of uniformity and variety in cultural forms.
maintaining local traditions.
maintaining local traditions.
maintaining local traditions along with uniformity of cultural beliefs and forms.
uniform consumption preferences, enhanced communications, unequal access to resources, and uniformity in cultural forms.
Common practices of _______________ include exploiting the distinctive economic assets of different countries and regions, organizing production according to a spatial division of labor, placing earnings in offshore bank accounts to avoid paying taxes, and moving factories from high-wage regions to low-wage regions.
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transnational corporations
transnational corporations
nonessential employees
nonessential employees
democratic governments
democratic governments
nationalized corporations
nationalized corporations
locally owned corporations
transnational corporations
The correct answer is "economic and cultural globalization."
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the implications of the spread of McDonald's around the world. One way to do this is by examining the statement options provided.
Option 1: "Economic proliferation." This refers to the widespread growth and development of economic activities. While the spread of McDonald's does contribute to economic growth, it does not fully capture the impact on cultural globalization.
Option 2: "A unique taste in nearly every location." While it's true that McDonald's adapts its menu to different cultural preferences, this answer choice only focuses on the culinary aspect and overlooks the broader implications of cultural globalization.
Option 3: "The relocation diffusion of restaurants." Relocation diffusion refers to the spread of cultural traits as people move and incorporate these traits into new areas. This option acknowledges the movement of McDonald's to different locations, but it fails to consider the broader economic and cultural globalization aspect.
Option 4: "Economic globalization but not cultural globalization." This option recognizes the economic implications of McDonald's spread but dismisses the cultural impact. However, the spread of McDonald's is often accompanied by the convergence and integration of various cultures through the adoption and adaptation of fast food practices, making this answer insufficient.
Option 5: "Economic and cultural globalization." This option acknowledges both the economic and cultural dimensions of the spread of McDonald's around the world, making it the most comprehensive and accurate choice. As McDonald's expands globally, it not only brings economic opportunities but also introduces a standardized set of cultural practices, including food, advertising, and customer experience, thereby contributing to both economic and cultural globalization.