Anti-globalization in the world

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Anti-Globalization --Another Type of Globalization Yingxia Hou Peng Chen

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Anti-Globalization--Another Type of

Globalization

Yingxia Hou

Peng Chen

Agenda

Definition and influence of Globalization Pros and Cons of Globalization Definition, movements and causes of Anti-

globalization Why anti-globalization? Example victims of globalization Conclusions and recommendations

What is Globalization?

Increasing global connectivity. Integration and interdependence in the

economic, social, technological, cultural, political, and ecological spheres.

An umbrella term and is perhaps best understood as a unitary process inclusive of many sub-processes that are increasingly binding people and the biosphere more tightly into one global system.

The influence of globalization

Industrial - emergence of worldwide production markets and broader access to a range of goods for consumers and companies.

Financial - emergence of worldwide financial markets and better access to external financing for corporate, national and subnational borrowers.

Economic - realization of a global common market, based on the freedom of exchange of goods and capital.

The influence of globalization

Political - Political globalization is the creation of a world government which regulates the relationships among nations and guarantees the rights arising from social and economic globalization.

Social - the achievement of free circulation by people of all nations.

Informational - increase in information flows between geographically remote locations.

The influence of globalization

Cultural - growth of cross-cultural contacts; cultural diffusion; "world culture".

Ecological- the advent of global environmental challenges that can not be solved without international cooperation, such as climate change, cross-boundary water and air pollution, over-fishing of the ocean, and the spread of invasive species.

Pros and Cons of Globalization Pros

Productivity grows more quickly when countries produce goods and services in which they have a comparative advantage. Living standards can go up faster.

Global competition and cheap imports keep a lid on prices, so inflation is less likely to derail economic growth.

An open economy spurs innovation with fresh ideas from abroad.

Accelerated the development and innovation of technology and communication

Pros and Cons of Globalization Cons

Millions of westerns have lost jobs due to imports or production shifts abroad. Most find new jobs that pay less.

Millions of others fear losing their jobs, especially at those companies operating under competitive pressure.

Workers face pay-cut demands from employers, which often threaten to export jobs.

Service and white-collar jobs are increasingly vulnerable to operations moving offshore.

western employees can lose their comparative advantage when companies build advanced factories in low-wage countries, making them as productive as those at home.

Other faces of Globalization

Globalization= Imperialism Globalization = Americanization Globalization = Delocalization Globalization = Multinational corporations Globalization = Branding Globalization = the rich gets richer, the poor gets

poorer

What is anti-globalization?

The political attitude of people and organizations that resist certain aspects of globalization.

social movements participants are united in opposition to the

political power of large corporations Self-consciously internationalist, organizing

globally an advocating for the cause of oppressed people around the world

Anti-globalization Movements J18

June 18, 1999 London, UK; Eugene, Oregon

Seattle/N30 November 30, 1999 5,000 protesters blocked delegates’ entrance to WTO meetings in

Seattle Protesters forced the cancellation of the opening ceremony and lasted

the length of the meeting until December 3

Genoa July 18 – July 20, 2001 Biggest anti-globalization gathering in history, 250,000 protesters against the G8 meeting in Genoa, Italy 3 dead, hundreds hospitalized

Causes of Anti-globalization Movement Globalization globalizes money and

corporations, but not people and unions Outsourcing and offshoring caused millions of

westerns lost jobs or paid less Fear losing jobs in western countries Exploitation of the resources in the

developing countries by western countries

Why anti-globalization? (cont’d) Economical

Exploitation of the resources in the third world country

Example of Starbucks Vs. Ethiopian Coffee Ethiopians demand Starbuck’s support to trademark

3 of its coffees in US $4, a cup of Cappuccino at Starbucks; $.50, a day income

of the Ethiopian farmer

at the coffee farm

Why anti-globalization? (cont’d) Cultural

Local or minority culture are facing the fate of disappearing

Western culture invaded into developing countries Example: McDonalds

More than 100 countries 30,000 restaurants Serves 50 million people daily

Why anti-globalization? (cont’d) Environmental

Aggravated pollution, Global warming, losses in biodiversity and species extinction

Average global temperatures are estimated to rise 1- 3.5 centigrade (33.8 – 38.5 degrees) by 2050

Developed industrial countries export hazardous waste to third world countries

Example: one global

agribusiness firm closed a terminal

in Brazil's Amazon region for

environmentalists

Why anti-globalization? (cont’d) Women and children

90% of the workers at the

sweatshops are women Child labor hired by global

companies in developing countries Example: 14-year-old workers in Nike factories

in Indonesia

Why anti-globalization? (cont’d) Human rights

More and more strict immigration restrictions in developed countries, no free move for labors

In sweatshops in developing countries, harsh working conditions, low pay and overtime working are common

Example: The Pouty Bratz dolls factory in Southern China Working 94 hours a week 17 cents, workers are paid for making each doll; $19, retail price in US More than 120 million Bratz dolls sold in US since 2001

Why anti-globalization? (cont’d) Social

The unequal wealth distribution worldwide The gap between the developed countries and the

third world counties The gap between

the poor and rich

Liberalization influence to Russia’s GDP

Indices of GDP(1991=100), Russia, 1990-2004

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1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Source:http://www.tiger.edu.pl/publikacje/TWPNo85.pdf

Liberalization influence to Czech GDP

GDP Growth Rate of Czech Republic(1990-1999)

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1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Source:http://demography.anu.edu.au/Publications/ConferencePapers/IUSSP2001/TablesPhilipov.doc

Globalization impact to unemployment rates of U.S. IT industry

Globalization might be harmful to Developed Countries in the future China is striving to create global automobile

and electronics brands. India’s skill-intensive service sectors like IT a

nd outsourcing are rising very fast. Western firms would face unprecedented

competition from the two and other developing countries.

Conclusions

Anti-globalization movements are the indication of self-protection.

Globalization already resulted in many adverse effects and made a portion of people worse-off.

Globalization makes highly liberalized countries expose their vulnerabilities to the rest of the world.

Can All Countries Benefit from Globalization?

Establish international monitoring system Domestic:

each country should build up a system that can integrate into the global market

protectionism in the domestic market International:

International institutions should reform to fit into the needs of the globalization, such as IMF, World Bank, UN

Be more responsible for all the countries, rather than some or few countries

Be more transparent and be monitored by member countries from third world

Can All Countries Benefit from Globalization? To enhance corporations between countries and reg

ions Make free trade free and fair for both developing

and developed countries Eliminate or reduce the trade barriers Get more countries involved into the global market Equal and balance development in the global

market

Questions and Comments