98 5 Globalization and Glocalization PETER BEYER Globalization is a relatively recent term. It appeared in English-language usage only in the 1960s‚ albeit without the heavy connotations that it began to carry in the 1990s. Other similar expressions‚ however‚ already popularized the core meaning of all people on earth living in a single social space‚ notably Marshall McLuhan’s notion of a ‘global village’ (McLuhan 1964). Entering social scientific discourse in the early 1980s‚ globalization itself
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Vol. XVI‚ No. 2 APRIL-JUNE 1998 Education and globalization A ccording to the definition given by Jacques Hallak during the conference on “Educational Reconstruction and Transformation of Education. Challenges for the 21st Century”‚ globalization is a combination of much freer trade in goods and services combined with free capital movements. The phenomenon dates far back in history with the development of international trade. However‚ for the past few years‚ we have observed a high acceleration
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Capitalism The definition of Capitalism is-an economic system in which investment in and ownership of production‚ distribution‚ and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations. To a recent study conducted by BBC‚ only 11 percent people surveyed in 27 countries were in favor of capitalism. From USA‚ a well-known capitalist economy‚ only 25 percent were in favor of it. Capitalism is the social system which now exists in all countries of the world. Under
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Drivers of Globalization There are two main drivers of Globalization which seem to underlie the trend towards greater globalization. First is the decline in barriers to the free flow of goods‚ services and capital that is occurred since the end of World War II. And the second driver is technological change in particular areas which has dramatic development in recent years as communication‚ information‚ processing‚ and transportation technologies. Declining Trade and Investment Barriers –
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Discuss the relationship between entrepreneurship‚ innovation and economic development. With the rapid development of a dynamic global economy‚ increasingly countries are seeking breakthroughs in their economic development. Stimulated by these ever-increasing competition pressures‚ exploitation of new ideas and businesses which provide great potential for economies to thrive‚ accordingly‚ is gaining widespread attention (Mansfield‚ 1972; Wong et al.‚ 2005). In consequence‚ on a global scale‚ not
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SOCIAL VALUE YOUTH TECHNOLOGY INCLUSION ENERGY ENTERPRISE CHAINS SKILLS AMERICANIZATION OR GLOBALIZATION? share Curated news and insights about innovative‚ market-driven solutions to By Administrator_v‚ October 2‚ 2006 poverty explored through news‚ PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ARTICLE IS FROM 2006. VISIT OUR HOMEPAGE FOR NEW CONTENT. A Ugandan writer explores the meaning of globalization and the growing influence of American culture around the world. commentary and discussion. Learn more
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A. What is globalization‚ and what are some of the traditional international trade theories that support the concept of globalization? Globalization refers to the shift toward a more integrated and interdependent world economy. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its successor‚ the World Trade Organization (WTO); the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its sister institution‚ the World Bank; and the United Nations (UN). (Hill‚ 2009) McDonalds would be a great example of international
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components of globalization: 1. Convergence – production‚ financial‚ technology structures approach a common average standard 2. Synchronization- tendency for Triad nations (EU‚ Japan & USA) to move in tandem‚ experiencing the same business cycle patterns 3. Interpenetration- the growing importance of trade‚ investment & technology in each domestic economy Globalization is manifest through: • The rapid growth in international trade and international financial flows • The way economic booms (or
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Globalization and the Environment • The globalization of environmental affairs takes a number of forms ‚ including: the encounters between previously separated ecological systems from different parts of the planet; the pollution and degradation of the global commons (such as the oceans and the atmosphere); the overspill of the effects of environmental degradation from one state to another (environmental refugees); transboundary pollution and risks (nuclear power‚ acid rain); the transportation
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Introduction to Globalization "Globalization" is a term that came into popular usage in the 1980’s to describe the increased movement of people‚ knowledge and ideas‚ and goods and money across national borders that has led to increased interconnectedness among the world’s populations‚ economically‚ politically‚ socially and culturally. Although globalization is often thought of in economic terms (i.e.‚ "the global marketplace")‚ this process has many social and political implications as well. Many
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