Global inequality
What Global inequality means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Stark disparities in wealth and health between countries, with HICs dominating global trade and LICs left with limited economic growth.
Significant differences between countries in the distribution and consumption of food, water and energy.
Topics that use Global inequality
- Resource management (AQA GCSE)
- Section B: The changing economic world (AQA GCSE)
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- Bilateral aid
- Carbon footprint
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- Cultural globalisation
- Data reliability
- De-industrialisation
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