The Effect of Globalization on World Poverty and Income Inequality

A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Bachelor Thesis , 2016 , 31 Pages , Grade: 1,7

Politics - Topic: Globalization, Political Economics

In this paper, we will try to determine if any of the theoretical camps are “right” and if so, which one. We will first review current literature to clarify which arguments frame the respective pro and con attitudes towards globalization. This will include theoretical approaches as well as previous studies done in the field.

We will then empirically analyze the issue ourselves with the newest available data. To do so, we will first need to establish practicable definitions of globalization, poverty and inequality, and then try to find relation-ships between these factors. Lastly, we will interpret our results. To conclude, we will summarize our findings and discuss any limitations of our research.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - Divided Views on Globalization

2. Theoretical Framework
2.1 Modern or Dependent?
2.2 Findings and Causal Mechanisms in Previous Literature

3. What is Globalization? - Finding a Definition
3.1 Explaining Poverty and Inequality

4. The Research Design
4.1 Introduction and Description of Applied Variables
4.2 Correlation Analyses

5. Limitations and Concluding Thoughts

6. Publication Bibliography

7. Appendix

• College: University of Mannheim
• Grade: 1,7
• Author: Kelvin Okundaye (Author)
• Publication Year: 2016
• Pages: 31
• Catalog Number: V414604
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668652293
• ISBN (Book): 9783668652309
• Language: English
• Tags: effect, globalization, world, poverty, income, inequality, cross-sectional, analysis