Global Cities

the removal of political influence from world economies

the drift of continents toward the geographic center of the Earth

the process of the world becoming more connected

the addition of economic interests to global interests

Internet access would be widespread and uncensored.

Citizens would have few civil liberties, such as freedom of speech and religion.

The government would

try to limit the influence of outside cultures.

Few foreign movies,

television shows, or news programs would be broadcast.

socialization

westernization

connectivity

consumerism

they are the most populated cities in the world

they are the largest cities in the world when measured by area

they are global cities due to their influence in government, culture, and world economies

they have the largest economic growth of all cities in the world

religion

culture

trading, banking and finance

government

being at the center of the world’s economy and trade

being networked with the rest of the world

being culturally isolationist

being wealthy and influential in business

religion

culture

trade, banking, and finance

government

religion

sports

trade, banking, finance

government

Accelerated globalization drew manufacturing away from Detroit to other countries.

Detroit remade itself from a global manufacturing city to a world-renowned cultural center.

Detroit responded to the 2008 economic downturn by hiring workers displaced from other industries.

Countries moved their auto manufacturing plants to Detroit to take advantage of their skilled workers and product innovations.

It is an emerging global city

It is a global city that has experienced decline

It is a global city that has remained strong

It never was a global city