Globalization and the Poor

Abstract

The argument the author presents is that globalization is associated with the economic growth necessary to alleviate poverty. Globalization therefore should be encouraged. At the same time, governments must adopt policies that address the needs of those who are victimized by the dislocations caused by the process. The book responds to the opponents by emphasizing globalization's potential to alleviate poverty, but at the same time is critical of those who defend globalization without acknowledging the costs it imposes on innocent victims. In addressing the activist opponents of the process, the author maintains that they should not reject the global integration of world markets because of a concern for justice. Instead activists can advance the interests of the world's poor by mounting political movements to advance international agreements to stabilize the world economy and ensure labor rights.

Drug Use in Sport

“…Third, the push of economic progress and performance is inexorable and as such transcends national boundaries, the marketplace being sovereign (Eichengreen, 2000;Gersbach, 2002;Grant, 2000;Storper, 2003). Finally, globalization not only produces beneficiaries but also puts the spotlight on the marginalized and disadvantaged (Aghion & Williamson, 1999;Alderson & Nielsen, 2002;Archibugi, 2000;Bhatta, 2002;Durlauf, 2000;Gindin, 2002;Mandle, 2002;Stiglitz, 2002).…”

Neo-Liberalism, Democracy and the State: Temporal and Spatial Constraints to Globalisation

“…This is not an isolated example. The African Trade and Development Act 2000 limits duty-free imports of apparel made in Africa to products made with US yarn and fabric, if those are available (see Mandle, 2003). 37.…”

The Present as History: Globalization and the Asian Industrial Revolution

“…This is particularly the case with regard to the relatively large segment of the anti-globalization movement that calls for the curtailment of global market integration and affirms the desirability of "localism." 33 The anti-globalization movement has adopted a position that places the interests of the poor of the underdeveloped countries in conflict with low-income wage earners in the rich nations. The antiglobalists seek to protect the latter from competitive pressures either by raising tariffs or by imposing wage and working condition standards.…”