Globalization – a definition The trend toward greater interconnectedness of the world’s economic, technological, political, cultural and environmental systems.
Intro to Globalization PPT ADAPTED FROM VIDEO MADE BY WISSENSWERTE.E-POLITIK.DE
All linked together Economy Ecology Society Politics
Regional Organizations have more influence
Communications Radio, TV, Phones, Internet Information is transferred worldwide, realtime, cheaply TV delivers opinions clobally, even to remote areas. Eg. Everyone knows Justin Bieber, Gangnam Style
Transportation Container Shipping Air Freight Prices Down
Trade Open Markets Reduced import tariffs, quotas and bans.
Paving the way for big business Put logo of coporation here New Technology Decreasing Transportation Costs Liberalization of international trade
Three main areas of Globalization
Economic Sphere
MNC’s – Multi- Natinoal Coporations Looking for: Markets Chap production
Political Sphere Important Policy Issues go beyond borders. Seeking solutions from groups and organizations
Political Sphere NGO’s – Non Government Organizations can exert influence on politics Greenpeace Anesty International Not democratic
Political Sphere Emergence of Global Political Forum - Small states become less influential - Have you heard of Liberia, Togo, Mauritius?
Cultural Sphere “McWorld” – dominance of western culture. Music News Product English Language
Who wins with Globalization Newly industrialized economies Emerging economies in Brazil, Russia and China
Who wins with Globalization? China – 500 million have left extreme poverty
Coutries that are not benefiting Many Sub-Saharan countries are not ready, and have difficulty catching up - Cheap products flood local markets, which can’t compete - Little direct investment because of lack of infrastructure eg. Transportation
Industrialized Countries New Markets but Increased Competition
Globalization New challenges and opportunities