- Internet allows us to be global in the way we exchange information
- We are more mobile than ever, travel has become less expensive and people move all over the place and get to see and experience different cultures
- Environmental problems affect us all, issues such as air pollution, acid rain, and climate go beyond national borders
- Our economy is increasingly global as a result of mass communication and mass transportation.
viernes, 31 de enero de 2014
Basic Aspects of Globalization
To sum up we must understand that there are some basic aspects to globalization:
jueves, 30 de enero de 2014
Globalization effects
Globalization has various aspects which affect the world in several different ways such as:
* Financial - emergence of worldwide financial markets and better access to external financing for borrowers.
* Economic - realization of a global common market, based on the freedom of exchange of goods and capital. The interconnectedness of these markets however meant that an economic collapse in any one given country could not be contained.
* Language - the most popular language is English.
o About 35% of the world's mail, telexes, and cables are in English.o Approximately 40% of the world's radio programs are in English.o About 50% of all Internet traffic uses English.
These are some examples of effects caused by globalization. As in most things, has negatives and positives.
I think it's a very good tool, but can use it incorrectly and the consequences can be irreversible.
miércoles, 29 de enero de 2014
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