Globalization
...the strongest and thriving
economy in the world. They are also known to have a very high growth domestic
product (GDP) meaning it is one of the wealthiest countries today. Have you ever
wondered how that came to be? As a matter of fact, why is it that some countries
are more wealthier than others? Why is it that African countries are still the poorest
countries to date? The answer is the embracing globalization. Many countries
may not know it, but the reason they remain poor to this day is mostly due to the
rejection of globalization. Therefore, it makes perfect sense; more countries
should embrace globalization due to its aiding benefits and ability to demolish
poverty.
There have been much controversy on what globalization really is and how it
should be defined. By definition, globalization is the increasing global connectivity,
integration, and interdependence of a country and is looked at as a force for economic
growth, prosperity, and democratic freedom. It may also be defined as the process by
which the experience of every day life is becoming standardized around the world. If
this definition is taken into consideration, then that would mean that if a country's
standard of living increases, then the country or nation, overall, will experience a
higher, wealthier, and better quality of living. The best way to attempt to raise the
standard is to be more connected globally with other countries. This would mean tariffs,
which are taxes on imported goods, would be either lowered or completely eradicated.
That would allow a better circulation of money through a countries GDP. Of course
there are those people who are completely against globalization and see it as the
Americanization and United States dominance of world affairs. This view implies that
the United States is...
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