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Chapter 01globaliz
Chapter 01globaliz
What is Globalization?
The shift toward a more integrated and interdependent world economy Two components:
The globalization of markets The globalization of production
Globalization of Production
Vizio flat panel TV is
designed in a small office in California assembled in Mexico From
panels made in South Korea electronic components made in China microprocessors made in the U.S.
Globalization of markets
In the past, each country had its own companies in many industries and its own products
I never saw Japanese media (and I saw little non-US media) in college
Drivers of Globalization
Two factors underlie globalization
Decline in barriers to the free flow of goods, services, and capital that has occurred since the end of World War II Technological change
Index 1950=100
19 50 19 54 19 58 19 62 19 66 19 70 19 74 19 78 19 82 19 86 19 90 19 94 19 98 20 02
Total Merchandise Exports World Production
1990
1991
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1995
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Japan
United States
World
2003
In 2008, 151 nations accounting for 97% of world trade were members of the WTO
Con
Destroys manufacturing jobs in wealthy nations Wage rates of unskilled in advanced countries decline Companies move to countries with fewer labor and environment regulations Loss of sovereignty Homogenized cultures
Key terms
An international business any business with international sales, sourcing, or investment A multinational business any business with productive activities in 2 or more countries A global business a business that takes a global approach to production and sourcing (Coca-Cola, Intel)