Globalization: Positives vs Negatives Flashcards
Chapter One
Globalization: Positives
Economic Growth
Increased trade and investment create jobs, boost industries, and expand markets for businesses worldwide.
Globalization: Positives
Access to Goods and Services
Consumers benefit from a wider variety of products at lower prices due to increased competition and global supply chains.
Globalization: Positives
Technological and Knowledge Exchange
Countries share innovations, medical advancements, and research, leading to overall progress in science and technology.
Globalization: Positives
Cultural Exchange
People experience and appreciate different traditions, languages, and ideas, promoting global understanding and cooperation.
Globalization: Positives
Improved Living Standards
Developing nations gain access to better education, healthcare, and infrastructure through foreign investment and global partnerships.
Globalization: Negatives
Job Loss and Outsourcing
Companies move production to countries with lower labor costs, leading to job losses in higher-wage nations.
Globalization: Negatives
Exploitation of Workers
In some developing countries, globalization can result in poor working conditions, low wages, and labor rights violations.
Globalization: Negatives
Environmental Damage
Increased industrial activity, deforestation, and pollution result from mass production and global supply chains.
Globalization: Negatives
Cultural Erosion
Local traditions and identities can be weakened as global brands and cultures dominate markets.
Globalization: Negatives
Economic Inequality
Wealth is often concentrated in multinational corporations and developed nations, widening the gap between rich and poor countries.