What are the politics and economics of globalisation?

Question 1

1) Political Barriers: How can global flows be viewed as threats?

Answer 1

1) > Imports of raw materials threaten a countries own industries.
> Migrants can bring cultural change and religious diversity.
> Information provides citizens with knowledge that the government finds threatening.

Question 2

1) How can economic disparities reduce globalisation?

Answer 2

1) Due to economic disparities, some places have become ICT “have nots”, therefore reducing globalisation.

Question 3

1) What is the World Banks take on national governments attempting to isolate themselves?

Answer 3

1) They work hard to convince them to go down the path of globalisation.