Globalisation and the poor

What does the speaker argue is especially important when thinking about issues?

• Statistical evidence

• Historical context

• Emotional responses

• Personal anecdotes

What imagery does the speaker use to describe globalization?

• Political alliances

• Digital communication networks

• Ancient trade routes

• Container ships and financial centers

According to the speaker, how many people out of ten in the audience would think growing trade is a bad thing?

• One

• Seven

• Three

• Five

What mistake does the speaker admit to making regarding opinions on international trade?

• Assuming the audience's views are representative of the general population

• Ignoring statistical evidence

• Overestimating the importance of globalization

• Underestimating the audience's knowledge

What is the speaker's profession?

• Economist

• Sociologist

• Political Scientist

• Historian

What basic economic theory does the speaker mention regarding globalization?

• Global vs. local value

• Capitalism vs. socialism

• Comparative advantage

• Supply and demand

Which country's people are described as optimistic about trade but skeptical about wage effects?

• India

• Germany

• Indonesia

• Vietnam

What does the speaker use to understand the effects of international trade?

• Personal interviews

• Historical analysis

• Theoretical models

• Empirical evidence

Which country did not show beneficial effects to the poor from trade liberalization according to statistical studies?

• Vietnam

• None of the above

• India

• Indonesia

What is the speaker's main message regarding globalization and statistics?

• To focus only on the negative impacts of globalization

• To give statistics a chance and consider overall evidence

• To ignore statistical evidence

• To rely solely on emotional narratives