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What commission did the late President Benjamin William Mkapa co-chair?
What commission did the late President Benjamin William Mkapa co-chair?
World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization
According to Mbilinyi, what is globalization?
According to Mbilinyi, what is globalization?
Neo-colonialism
According to UNDP, what are the three main flows that integrate in a single global market?
According to UNDP, what are the three main flows that integrate in a single global market?
Trade, finance, and information
Prior to the 15th century, what was the center of the world economy according to the text?
Prior to the 15th century, what was the center of the world economy according to the text?
What is the main driver of the speed and intensity of globalization, according to President Mkapa?
What is the main driver of the speed and intensity of globalization, according to President Mkapa?
What is the 'cutthroat competition' mentioned in the text associated with?
What is the 'cutthroat competition' mentioned in the text associated with?
What is the main goal of globalization regarding national markets?
What is the main goal of globalization regarding national markets?
What process involved the creation of overseas dependencies, colonies and neo-colonies?
What process involved the creation of overseas dependencies, colonies and neo-colonies?
Explain how the Industrial Revolution transitioned capitalism from a pre-monopoly stage to a monopoly stage.
Explain how the Industrial Revolution transitioned capitalism from a pre-monopoly stage to a monopoly stage.
What is the primary ethical principle associated with capitalism?
What is the primary ethical principle associated with capitalism?
Describe the impact of the Great October Revolution of 1917 on the global economic and political system.
Describe the impact of the Great October Revolution of 1917 on the global economic and political system.
How did the Cold War affect the process of globalization?
How did the Cold War affect the process of globalization?
Explain how the collapse of communist states contributed to the advancement of globalization.
Explain how the collapse of communist states contributed to the advancement of globalization.
What is the significance of ideological conformity or unity in the context of globalization?
What is the significance of ideological conformity or unity in the context of globalization?
In Benjamin Mkapa's view, what are the key drivers of globalization?
In Benjamin Mkapa's view, what are the key drivers of globalization?
What is the main concern regarding globalization, particularly in relation to poor countries?
What is the main concern regarding globalization, particularly in relation to poor countries?
Explain how globalization has affected the flow of goods and services between nations.
Explain how globalization has affected the flow of goods and services between nations.
Describe the development of financial markets as a consequence of globalization.
Describe the development of financial markets as a consequence of globalization.
What advantages does globalization offer developing countries in terms of technological transfer?
What advantages does globalization offer developing countries in terms of technological transfer?
Explain the historical context of the emergence of capitalism during the Industrial Revolution.
Explain the historical context of the emergence of capitalism during the Industrial Revolution.
How did the Great October Revolution of 1917 impact the world's economic and political system?
How did the Great October Revolution of 1917 impact the world's economic and political system?
How has globalization impacted the relationship between developed and developing countries?
How has globalization impacted the relationship between developed and developing countries?
What are the main advantages of globalization for developing countries?
What are the main advantages of globalization for developing countries?
What is a key dynamic of globalization, as described in the provided text?
What is a key dynamic of globalization, as described in the provided text?
Besides trade, what other economic concerns are involved in globalization?
Besides trade, what other economic concerns are involved in globalization?
What social and cultural concern associated with globalization is specifically mentioned in the text?
What social and cultural concern associated with globalization is specifically mentioned in the text?
What is noted as the main driving force of globalization throughout its history?
What is noted as the main driving force of globalization throughout its history?
Before the 15th century, what type of trade was most common according to the text?
Before the 15th century, what type of trade was most common according to the text?
Name one example of transcontinental trade from before the 15th century, as mentioned in the text.
Name one example of transcontinental trade from before the 15th century, as mentioned in the text.
What geographical area was central to the world economy before the voyages of exploration, according to the text?
What geographical area was central to the world economy before the voyages of exploration, according to the text?
What limited the quantity of commodities traded in pre-15th century trade?
What limited the quantity of commodities traded in pre-15th century trade?
What were the major geographical areas 'discovered' as a result of European voyages of exploration?
What were the major geographical areas 'discovered' as a result of European voyages of exploration?
What was the main outcome from the development of shipping during voyages of exploration?
What was the main outcome from the development of shipping during voyages of exploration?
What major geographical shift occurred in world commerce after the voyages of exploration, as indicated by the text?
What major geographical shift occurred in world commerce after the voyages of exploration, as indicated by the text?
Who is credited with the argument that globalization is a process of integration and internationalization?
Who is credited with the argument that globalization is a process of integration and internationalization?
What determines the current and future speed of globalization?
What determines the current and future speed of globalization?
What does the text say about the role of political domination in the integration of Third World countries into the global system?
What does the text say about the role of political domination in the integration of Third World countries into the global system?
What was a key characteristic of world trade before the voyages of exploration, according to the text?
What was a key characteristic of world trade before the voyages of exploration, according to the text?
Besides slaves, what commodities did West Africa export during the period discussed?
Besides slaves, what commodities did West Africa export during the period discussed?
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884/5?
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884/5?
What is meant by 'primitive accumulation' in the context of the pre-industrial era?
What is meant by 'primitive accumulation' in the context of the pre-industrial era?
What is the 'Great Trade Triangle'?
What is the 'Great Trade Triangle'?
What role did slave labor play in the Industrial Revolution?
What role did slave labor play in the Industrial Revolution?
Which region became a periphery of both the West Indies and Asia?
Which region became a periphery of both the West Indies and Asia?
What are the two phases of capitalism development discussed in this text?
What are the two phases of capitalism development discussed in this text?
Besides spices, what other goods did East Africa export?
Besides spices, what other goods did East Africa export?
What was the main reason for Western Europe's increased need for external markets after the Industrial Revolution?
What was the main reason for Western Europe's increased need for external markets after the Industrial Revolution?
How does the text describe the impact of overseas trade on feudal states?
How does the text describe the impact of overseas trade on feudal states?
What does the text suggest about the long term economic impact of imperialism?
What does the text suggest about the long term economic impact of imperialism?
According to the text , how did the Industrial Revolution lead to imperialism?
According to the text , how did the Industrial Revolution lead to imperialism?
What did Karl Marx say the discovery of the Americas did for the bourgeoisie?
What did Karl Marx say the discovery of the Americas did for the bourgeoisie?
What is one example of the commodities produced by slave labor in the Americas?
What is one example of the commodities produced by slave labor in the Americas?
What is the specific period that is described as the “period of primitive accumulation”?
What is the specific period that is described as the “period of primitive accumulation”?
What key strategy, besides regional cooperation, is suggested to enhance collective self-reliance among developing countries?
What key strategy, besides regional cooperation, is suggested to enhance collective self-reliance among developing countries?
Besides training, what critical attributes are mentioned as lacking in negotiators from developing countries, making them susceptible to bribery?
Besides training, what critical attributes are mentioned as lacking in negotiators from developing countries, making them susceptible to bribery?
What specific area of investment, in addition to science and technology, is highlighted as crucial for developing countries to compete in the global market?
What specific area of investment, in addition to science and technology, is highlighted as crucial for developing countries to compete in the global market?
What term is used to describe the phenomenon of the world becoming interconnected due to ICT advancements?
What term is used to describe the phenomenon of the world becoming interconnected due to ICT advancements?
What can mitigate some of the negative socio-cultural impacts of globalization?
What can mitigate some of the negative socio-cultural impacts of globalization?
What is identified as a critical factor for developing nations to transform globalization threats into opportunities?
What is identified as a critical factor for developing nations to transform globalization threats into opportunities?
What specific types of natural resources, besides minerals, are mentioned as strategic assets that developing countries should leverage?
What specific types of natural resources, besides minerals, are mentioned as strategic assets that developing countries should leverage?
Besides promoting exports, what behavioral changes for citizens are suggested as necessary to ensure economic growth within developing nations?
Besides promoting exports, what behavioral changes for citizens are suggested as necessary to ensure economic growth within developing nations?
What fundamental element of economic policy must be ensured by developing country governments in order to promote economic growth, as stated in the text?
What fundamental element of economic policy must be ensured by developing country governments in order to promote economic growth, as stated in the text?
Which historical process, enhanced by globalization, has been identified as a major cause of cultural imperialism?
Which historical process, enhanced by globalization, has been identified as a major cause of cultural imperialism?
What is a primary motivation of globalization?
What is a primary motivation of globalization?
What was the main purpose of socialist planning with regards to capitalism?
What was the main purpose of socialist planning with regards to capitalism?
What was a key reason for the collapse of socialist/communist regimes according to the text?
What was a key reason for the collapse of socialist/communist regimes according to the text?
What does the text suggest is a consequence of globalization in terms of inequality between countries?
What does the text suggest is a consequence of globalization in terms of inequality between countries?
What is the short-run form of capitalism in developing countries going through globalization?
What is the short-run form of capitalism in developing countries going through globalization?
What is the potential long-term consequence of globalization on smaller firms, as described in the text?
What is the potential long-term consequence of globalization on smaller firms, as described in the text?
How has globalization affected the state's role with regard to trade, as mentioned in the text?
How has globalization affected the state's role with regard to trade, as mentioned in the text?
What does the text imply about the ability of some governments to handle the increase in traders?
What does the text imply about the ability of some governments to handle the increase in traders?
What is one way globalization has impacted the authority of states according to the text?
What is one way globalization has impacted the authority of states according to the text?
How has the ICT revolution negatively impacted culture, as mentioned in the text?
How has the ICT revolution negatively impacted culture, as mentioned in the text?
What has been happening with local elites in regards to consumption in the developing world, according to text?
What has been happening with local elites in regards to consumption in the developing world, according to text?
What does the text say about globalization being abandoned?
What does the text say about globalization being abandoned?
What was a proposed solution to exploitative center-periphery relations from a dependency theory perspective?
What was a proposed solution to exploitative center-periphery relations from a dependency theory perspective?
What fundamental principle does the text rely on for adapting globalization to our advantage?
What fundamental principle does the text rely on for adapting globalization to our advantage?
What overriding factor is identified as causing corruption according to the text?
What overriding factor is identified as causing corruption according to the text?
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Globalization
Globalization
The process of integrating national markets into a global one, driven by increased trade, finance, and information flows.
Neo-colonialism
Neo-colonialism
The dominance of one country or group over another, often through economic or political means.
International Collaboration
International Collaboration
Trade and political interaction between different nations, resulting in overseas dependencies and colonies.
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
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Globalization during the Cold War
Globalization during the Cold War
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Globalization after the Fall of Communism
Globalization after the Fall of Communism
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Current State of Globalization
Current State of Globalization
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Positives of Globalization
Positives of Globalization
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World Trade Before Voyages of Exploration
World Trade Before Voyages of Exploration
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World trade after Voyages of Exploration
World trade after Voyages of Exploration
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The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
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International trade
International trade
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Economic Globalization
Economic Globalization
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Cultural Globalization
Cultural Globalization
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Social Globalization
Social Globalization
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Political Globalization
Political Globalization
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Technological Globalization
Technological Globalization
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Opportunities of Globalization for Developing Countries
Opportunities of Globalization for Developing Countries
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Challenges of Globalization for Developing Countries
Challenges of Globalization for Developing Countries
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Strategies for Developing Countries to Benefit from Globalization
Strategies for Developing Countries to Benefit from Globalization
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Environmental Impact of Globalization
Environmental Impact of Globalization
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Impact of Globalization on the World
Impact of Globalization on the World
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Capitalism's Evolution
Capitalism's Evolution
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Individualism
Individualism
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Great October Revolution
Great October Revolution
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Socialist Camp
Socialist Camp
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Non-Aligned Movement
Non-Aligned Movement
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Ideological Conformity
Ideological Conformity
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Unilateral Power
Unilateral Power
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Challenges of Globalization
Challenges of Globalization
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Increased Trade Flows
Increased Trade Flows
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Globalization's Paradox
Globalization's Paradox
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Primitive Accumulation
Primitive Accumulation
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Imperialism
Imperialism
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The Great Trade Triangle
The Great Trade Triangle
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Slave Trade
Slave Trade
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Exploitation of Slave Labor
Exploitation of Slave Labor
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Globalization of the World Economy
Globalization of the World Economy
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Political Annexation
Political Annexation
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Berlin Conference
Berlin Conference
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International Division of Labor
International Division of Labor
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Imperialism and Industrial Capitalism
Imperialism and Industrial Capitalism
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Neo-colonialism and Underdevelopment
Neo-colonialism and Underdevelopment
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Unequal Exchange
Unequal Exchange
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Underdevelopment
Underdevelopment
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Development of Underdevelopment
Development of Underdevelopment
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Capitalism
Capitalism
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Capitalist Exploitation of the Poor
Capitalist Exploitation of the Poor
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Socialist Planning
Socialist Planning
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Socialist/Communist Regimes
Socialist/Communist Regimes
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Globalization and Inequality
Globalization and Inequality
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Crime and Inequality
Crime and Inequality
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Monopoly Capitalism
Monopoly Capitalism
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Globalization and Small Businesses
Globalization and Small Businesses
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Globalization and Trade
Globalization and Trade
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Globalization and Authority Crisis
Globalization and Authority Crisis
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Globalization and Cultural Influence
Globalization and Cultural Influence
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Globalization and Conspicuous Consumption
Globalization and Conspicuous Consumption
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Global Opportunities and Threats
Global Opportunities and Threats
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Strategies for Developing Countries
Strategies for Developing Countries
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ICT Revolution in Globalization
ICT Revolution in Globalization
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Harnessing National Strengths
Harnessing National Strengths
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Regional Cooperation for Development
Regional Cooperation for Development
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Investing in Science and Technology
Investing in Science and Technology
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Negotiation Capability in Global Trade
Negotiation Capability in Global Trade
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Challenges for Developing Countries
Challenges for Developing Countries
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Opportunities from Globalization
Opportunities from Globalization
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Globalization as a Historic Phenomenon
Globalization as a Historic Phenomenon
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Study Notes
Globalization: Its Evolution and Effects on Health
- Globalization is a process of integration and internationalization, existing for centuries, but its speed and intensity are determined by technological advancements and capitalist motivations.
- Definitions of globalization vary. Some view it as "neo-colonialism," while others describe it as the widening and deepening of international flows (trade, finance, information) in a single global market.
Historical Evolution of Globalization
- Early globalization (pre-15th century): Limited, primarily continental trade networks existed. Some transcontinental trade routes like the Trans-Saharan trade connected different regions.
- Globalization after voyages of exploration (1500-1760s): European exploration spurred world commerce, shifting the center from the Mediterranean to Western Europe. Trade linked the continents, creating new peripheries, but often involved exploitative practices, such as the slave trade. This period's trade was crucial for the Industrial Revolution.
- Primitive Accumulation: The Industrial Revolution's pre-cursor was the accumulation of wealth through the sale of slaves, their exploitation, and the displacement of traditional craftsmen/serfs.
- Industrial Revolution and Global Economy (1760s-1900): The Industrial Revolution intensified globalization, leading to imperialism and the international division of labor (raw materials from colonies, finished goods from metropoles). The Berlin Conference (1884/5) exemplifies the scramble for resources in Africa.
- Globalization during the Cold War: The division of the world into capitalist and socialist camps slowed global integration, with the Third World seeking to benefit from trade and aid from both.
- Globalization after the Collapse of Communism: Collapse of communist states allowed for increased economic integration under a capitalist model, although this integration has inherent power imbalances.
Current State of Globalization
- Positive Impacts: Increased trade, development of financial markets, technology flows, more access to goods. However, increased imports/exports don't always equate to economic growth.
- Negative Impacts: Widening wealth gap, exploitation in developing countries, and a potential for the erosion of local traditions & cultures through cultural imperialism.
Strategies for Developing Countries
- Constructive engagement, not withdrawal: Recognizing globalization is unavoidable but unfair.
- Prioritizing national interests: Developing collective self-reliance through regional cooperation (SADC, EAC).
- Investing in science and technology.
- Increasing negotiation capabilities (negotiating trade agreements, commodity prices, and technology transfers).
- Improvement to adapt to the market, by becoming competitive through production and marketing.
Conclusion
- Globalization is a historical process, now accelerating through technology, and impacts all countries differently.
- Developed countries often dominate global systems. Developing nations need appropriate strategies to benefit from, not be marginalized by, this process.
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