1. Globalization – a definition  The trend toward greater interconnectedness of the world’s economic, technological, political, cultural and environmental systems.

2. Intro to Globalization PPT ADAPTED FROM VIDEO MADE BY WISSENSWERTE.E-POLITIK.DE

3. All linked together Economy Ecology Society Politics

4. Regional Organizations have more influence

5. Communications Radio, TV, Phones, Internet Information is transferred worldwide, realtime, cheaply TV delivers opinions clobally, even to remote areas. Eg. Everyone knows Justin Bieber, Gangnam Style

6. Transportation Container Shipping Air Freight Prices Down

7. Trade Open Markets Reduced import tariffs, quotas and bans.

8. Paving the way for big business  Put logo of coporation here New Technology Decreasing Transportation Costs Liberalization of international trade

9. Three main areas of Globalization

10. Economic Sphere

12. MNC’s – Multi- Natinoal Coporations Looking for: Markets Chap production

13. Political Sphere Important Policy Issues go beyond borders. Seeking solutions from groups and organizations

14. Political Sphere NGO’s – Non Government Organizations can exert influence on politics Greenpeace Anesty International Not democratic

15. Political Sphere Emergence of Global Political Forum - Small states become less influential - Have you heard of Liberia, Togo, Mauritius?

16. Cultural Sphere “McWorld” – dominance of western culture. Music News Product English Language

17. Who wins with Globalization Newly industrialized economies Emerging economies in Brazil, Russia and China

18. Who wins with Globalization? China – 500 million have left extreme poverty

19. Coutries that are not benefiting Many Sub-Saharan countries are not ready, and have difficulty catching up - Cheap products flood local markets, which can’t compete - Little direct investment because of lack of infrastructure eg. Transportation

20. Industrialized Countries New Markets but Increased Competition

21. Globalization New challenges and opportunities