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According to Thomas Larsson, how did he define globalization?
According to Thomas Larsson, how did he define globalization?
- A process of world shrinkage, of distances getting shorter, things moving closer. (correct)
- A process of cultural isolation, of distances getting longer, things moving farther.
- A process of political division, of distances getting shorter, things moving farther.
- A process of world expansion, of distances getting longer, things moving apart.
How did Martin Khor, the former President of Third World Network, view globalization?
How did Martin Khor, the former President of Third World Network, view globalization?
- As cultural integration.
- As global cooperation.
- As economic independence.
- As colonization. (correct)
According to Kenichi Ohmae, what does globalization mean?
According to Kenichi Ohmae, what does globalization mean?
- The strengthening of geopolitical boundaries.
- The dominance of regional isolation.
- The reinforcement of national borders.
- The onset of a borderless world. (correct)
What is the focus of the lesson on globalization?
What is the focus of the lesson on globalization?
What did Robert Cox identify as characteristics of the globalization trend?
What did Robert Cox identify as characteristics of the globalization trend?
What did Thomas Larsson, a Swedish journalist, see globalization as?
What did Thomas Larsson, a Swedish journalist, see globalization as?
How did Martin Khor, the former President of Third World Network, once regard globalization?
How did Martin Khor, the former President of Third World Network, once regard globalization?
According to Kenichi Ohmae (1992), what does globalization mean?
According to Kenichi Ohmae (1992), what does globalization mean?
What did Robert Cox identify as the characteristics of the globalization trend?
What did Robert Cox identify as the characteristics of the globalization trend?
What is the focus of the lesson on globalization?
What is the focus of the lesson on globalization?
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Study Notes
Defining Globalization
- Thomas Larsson, a Swedish journalist, defined globalization as a process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries.
- Martin Khor, the former President of Third World Network, viewed globalization as a threat to the sovereignty of nations, particularly in the developing world.
- According to Kenichi Ohmae (1992), globalization means the emergence of the interlinked economy, where national borders are becoming increasingly irrelevant.
Characteristics of Globalization
- Robert Cox identified the following characteristics of the globalization trend: • Increased economic interdependence among countries • Growing importance of multinational corporations • Expand-ing role of international financial institutions • Emerging global governance structures
Focus of the Lesson
- The lesson on globalization focuses on understanding the concept, its characteristics, and its impact on nations and economies.
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