Geography A-Level
New International Division of Labour (NIDL)
What New International Division of Labour (NIDL) means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of New International Division of Labour (NIDL)
The spatial shift of manufacturing industries from advanced capitalist countries to developing countries.
Topics that use New International Division of Labour (NIDL)
- Globalisation (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using New International Division of Labour (NIDL) in the exam
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