Question
International company headquarters, significant global financial functions, and a polarized social structure are defining characteristics of A primate cities B entrepóts C forward capitals D world cities B edge cities
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Answer
D
Explanation
This question is asking about the type of city that is characterized by having the headquarters of international companies, key global financial functions, and a deeply divided social structure. Primate cities are the largest city in its country or region, dominate that country's or region's economy, and are substantially larger than any other cities. Entrepots are cities that primarily serve as a trading centre where goods are imported and exported without a corresponding import duty. Forward capitals are the symbolic relocation of a capital city to a geographically or demographically peripheral location may be for either economic or strategic reasons. Edge cities are American suburban regions that have developed significant urban characteristics. On the other hand, world cities, also called global cities, function at the global level, move international level activities and play a key role in world economy. These cities host headquarters of international companies and financial institutions. In addition, these cities often have polarized social structures, with stark divisions between wealth and poverty. Therefore, we can infer that the correct answer is (D) world cities.