Global Cities and Economic Power
Investigating the shift from manufacturing to service and technology-based urban economies.
Key Questions
- Explain what a 'Global City' is and why they hold so much economic power.
- Analyze how cities like Detroit reinvent themselves after the decline of manufacturing.
- Differentiate between the economic functions of global cities and other urban centers.
Common Core State Standards
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