Development through Globalization?

Does Economic Globalization provide the Solution to World Poverty?

Thèse de Bachelor , 2007 , 13 Pages , Note: 7,5

Sociologie - Economie et Industrie

The paper is merely going to deal with economic globalization and its relation to development. In the following few pages, there will be a conceptionalization of the term „economic globalization“, followed by a discussion in how far this kind of globalization has the potential of evoking development. During the paper there will be
an examination in how far the theoretical outcomes are achieved in reality. There will be a discussion of hard facts in terms of poverty reduction as well as the achieved increase in welfare and its distribution. Since not every part of the world is developed to equal standards these areas which are lacking behind need to be identified and there will be a discussion why some parts benefit from globalization whilst others miss out.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Economic Globalization
  • Globalization in numbers
  • Different effects of globalization in different regions
    • Africa
    • East Asia
• Conclusion
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper examines the relationship between economic globalization and development. It explores whether economic globalization can be a solution to world poverty, analyzing theoretical outcomes and real-world impacts. The paper examines the extent to which globalization has led to poverty reduction, welfare increase, and distribution of wealth.

• The definition and scope of economic globalization
• The relationship between globalization and poverty reduction
• The impact of globalization on welfare and its distribution
• The uneven effects of globalization across different regions
• The potential of globalization to be used more effectively to encourage development

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of development, underdevelopment, and the "developing world," highlighting the need to aid and encourage development. It establishes economic globalization as the paper's focal point, outlining the scope and limitations of the analysis.
• Economic Globalization: This chapter provides a conceptualization of "economic globalization" and examines its potential for fostering development. It explores different facets of globalization, highlighting its impact on trade, investment, and resource allocation.
• Globalization in numbers: This chapter delves into empirical data to assess the real-world impacts of globalization. It examines poverty reduction, welfare increase, and wealth distribution on a global scale.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The paper explores the complex relationship between economic globalization, development, poverty reduction, welfare increase, and wealth distribution, highlighting the uneven impacts of globalization across different regions of the world.

• Université: Maastricht University
• Note: 7,5
• Auteur: Bachelor of Arts Esther Schuch (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2007
• Pages: 13
• N° de catalogue: V169473
• ISBN (ebook): 9783640878215
• ISBN (Livre): 9783640877904
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: development, globalization, economic, solution, world, poverty