Globalization

If a big bank does poorly, it will have consequences globally

This is an example of a...

• Positive effect of globalization on trade

• Negative affect of globalization on diplomacy

• Negative affect of globalization on the economy

• Negative affect of globalization on culture

Which of the following is most true about globalization?

• It is the main cause for food insecurity around the world

• Its biggest negative impact has been on the wealthiest 10% of the world

• We should thank it, because like, McDonalds. McDonalds EVERYWHERE

• It has resulted in more similar clothing to be worn around the world.

Which of the following is most true about globalization?

• It has resulted in more people eating more meat and sugary foods

• It has made it more difficult to provide humanitarian aide

• It has resulted in more trade barriers

• It has resulted in people raging against the machine

Select all of the POSITIVE outcomes of Globalization

• It has helped companies grow and thus raise many people out of poverty

• It has made advanced medicines more widely available

• It has contributed to higher levels of pollution in the Earth's atmosphere

• Companies have been able to take advantage of working class people and the Earth's limited resources

• It has allowed for increased communication and trade networks

Which of the following best describe the NEGATIVE outcomes of globalization?

• It is destroying local cultures around the world moving us toward a "monoculture"

• It is helping pull working class people out of poverty

• It has resulted in many large companies overusing Earth's natural resources

• It has, in some ways, contributed to climate change

• It has, in some ways, helped communicate potential solutions to climate change.

Select all of the things that caused globalization to speed up in the 1900's

• McDonalds

• Free Trade Agreements

• The internet

• Air Travel

Which one of these describes an impact that globalization has had on people/society?

• It is become harder for people to find a job

• It has made people less aware of other cultures

• People are more easily able to travel to other countries to find work if it becomes necessary

• Clothing styles have become more varied.

All of these could be considered negative impacts of Globalization EXCEPT:

• The loss of local cultures

• grueling working conditions in developing countries

• People adopting aspects of other cultures without entirely giving up their own

• Developed countries have lost many manufacturing jobs

Which of the following are correct about outsourcing (the process of moving factories and job to less-economically developed countries):

• It lowers costs of goods

• It raises the costs of goods

• It lowers costs for companies

• It raises costs for companies

This quote describes an outcome of globalization.

"People all across the world are eating more meat and sugary foods, like those sold in fast-food restaurants."

Which of the following things are MOST impacted by this?

• Climate Change

• International Trade

• Vegetarians

• People in developing countries