Pros and Cons of Globalization
WHAT IS 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.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Globalization is the spread of products,
technology, information, and jobs across
nations
Corporations in developed nations can gain
a competitive edge through globalization.
Developing countries also benefit through globalization as they tend to be more cost-effective and
therefore attract jobs.
The benefits of globalization have been questioned as the positive effects are not necessarily distributed
equally.
One clear result of globalization is that an economic downturn in one country can create a domino effect
through its trade partners.
JKHH PROS OF GLOBALIZATION:
THE PROS AND CONS OF
GLOBALIZATION Globalization facilitates trade
More open information flows
Better job opportunities
Better access to high qualified people for companies
Global research collaborations
Increase in global GDP
Collaboration to reach our global goals as humanity
Reduce in labor exploitation
Globalization broadens access to goods and services.
Globalization can lift people out of poverty.
Globalization increases cultural awareness
Information and technology spread more easily with
globalization
THE PROS OF GLOBALIZATION
Workers in developed countries may lose out to
GLOBALIZATION
workers in countries with cheaper labor
Globalization has failed to deliver desired gains in
labor rights, human rights and environmental
protection
Globalization may contribute to cultural
homogeneity.
Globalization puts more power in the hands of
Multinational Corporation. The government authorities of various
Increase in globally organized crime countries have been giving a lot of impetus to
Exploitation of poor developing counties the Importance of Globalization realizing its
Dependence on other countries regarding specific high potential as it also increases the income
goods or services levels of the nation as a whole. Plus there are
Global financial crisis situations so many opportunities for small as well as big
Increase migration players.
Job losses in high-wage countries