Development through Globalization?

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.