4.3.1.2a - Factors contributing to increased globalisation in the last globalisation 50 years: •

Factors contributing to increased globalisation in the last globalisation 50 years:; trade liberalisation; increased number and size of trading blocs; political change (breakdown of the Soviet system and opening up of China); reduced cost of transport and communications; increased significance of TNCs.

Use a - factors contributing to increased globalisation in the last globalisation 50 years: • to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because a - factors contributing to increased globalisation in the last globalisation 50 years: • determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply a - factors contributing to increased globalisation in the last globalisation 50 years: • to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: a - Factors contributing to increased globalisation in the last globalisation 50 years: • is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.