Globalisation: LO: Understand the concept of globalization Understand the threats and opportunities globalization for businesses of Globalisation – the interaction and integration of consumers, businesses and economies worldwide Depreciation – when a currency or an asset loses value Appreciation - when a currency or an asset increases in value Asset – something of value that a business owns Imports Exports GDP – Gross Domestic Product – the measure of the wealth of an economy GDP per capita – the measure of a county’s wealth per person MNC – Multi national companies Tariffs – a tax on imported goods+