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Introduction to Globalization

Globalization is the spread of products, technology, information, and jobs across

national borders and cultures. In economic terms, it describes an interdependence of

nations around the globe fostered through free trade.

Globalization has created new jobs and economic growth through the cross-border flow

of goods, capital, and labor. On the other hand, this growth and job creation is not

distributed evenly across industries or countries. Specific industries in certain countries,

such as textile manufacturing in the U.S. or corn farming in Mexico, have suffered

severe disruption or outright collapse as a result of increased international competition.

Globalization motives are idealistic, as well as opportunistic, but the development of a

global free market has benefited large corporations based in the Western world. Its

impact remains mixed for workers, cultures, and small businesses around the globe, in

both developed and emerging nations.

Globalization Explained

Corporations gain a competitive advantage on multiple fronts through globalization.

They can reduce operating costs by manufacturing abroad. They can buy raw materials

more cheaply because of the reduction or removal of tariffs. Most of all, they gain

access to millions of new consumers.

Globalization is a social, cultural, political, and legal phenomenon.

Socially, it leads to greater interaction among various populations.

Culturally, globalization represents the exchange of ideas, values, and artistic

expression among cultures.

Globalization also represents a trend toward the development of single world

culture.

Politically, globalization has shifted attention to intergovernmental organizations

like the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Legally, globalization has altered how international law is created and enforced.

EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION

1. MORE GOODS AT LOWER PRICES

Globalization encourages each country to specialize in what it produces best using the

least amount of resources, known as comparative advantage. This concept makes

production more efficient, promotes economic growth, and lowers prices of goods and

services, making them more affordable especially for lower-income households.

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Handout 01 Introduction to Globalization Globalization is the spread of products, technology, information, and jobs across national borders and cultures. In economic terms, it describes an interdependence of nations around the globe fostered through free trade. Globalization has created new jobs and economic growth through the cross-border flow of goods, capital, and labor. On the other hand, this growth and job creation is not distributed evenly across industries or countries. Specific industries in certain countries, such as textile manufacturing in the U.S. or corn farming in Mexico, have suffered severe disruption or outright collapse as a result of increased international competition. Globalization motives are idealistic, as well as opportunistic, but the development of a global free market has benefited large corporations based in the Western world. Its impact remains mixed for workers, cultures, and small businesses around the globe, in both developed and emerging nations. Globalization Explained Corporations gain a competitive advantage on multiple fronts through globalization. They can reduce operating costs by manufacturing abroad. They can buy raw materials more cheaply because of the reduction or removal of tariffs. Most of all, they gain access to millions of new consumers. Globalization is a social, cultural, political, and legal phenomenon.  Socially, it leads to greater interaction among various populations.  Culturally, globalization represents the exchange of ideas, values, and artistic expression among cultures.  Globalization also represents a trend toward the development of single world culture.  Politically, globalization has shifted attention to intergovernmental organizations like the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).  Legally, globalization has altered how international law is created and enforced. . EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION

MORE GOODS AT LOWER PRICES Globalization encourages each country to specialize in what it produces best using the least amount of resources, known as comparative advantage. This concept makes production more efficient, promotes economic growth, and lowers prices of goods and services, making them more affordable especially for lower-income households.

2.CALED UP BUSINESSES

Larger markets enable companies to reach more customers and get a higher return on the fixed costs of doing business, like building factories or conducting research. Technology firms have taken special advantage of their innovations this way. 3.BETTER QUALITY AND VARIETY Competition from abroad drives US firms to improve their products. Consumers have better products and more choices as a result.

INNOVATION Expanded trade spurs the spread of technology, innovation, and the communication of ideas. The best ideas from market leaders spread more easily. 5.JOB CHURN Globalization supports new job opportunities but also contributes to job displacement. It does not significantly change the total number of positions in the economy, as job numbers are primarily driven by business cycles and Federal Reserve and fiscal policies. Nevertheless, a Peterson Institute study finds 156,250 US jobs were lost on net each year between 2001 and 2016 from expanded trade in manufactured goods, which represents less than 1 percent of the workers laid off in a typical year. Low-wage workers in certain regions are most affected. Many of them also face lower earnings or have dropped out of the workforce. Bigger factors than trade driving job displacements are labor-saving technologies, like automated machines and artificial intelligence. Better-paying positions have opened up in manufactured exports— especially in high-tech areas, such as computers, chemicals, and transportation equipment—and other high-skill work, notably in business services, such as finance and real estate.

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