The socio-economic dimension of modern globalization
Journal: The Journal of International Economic Policy (Vol.1, No. 1)Publication Date: 2004-12-01
Authors : Svitlana Sidenko;
Page : 71-93
Keywords : Economic globalization; internationalization; world trade; financial capital; transnational corporations; information economy; economics of knowledge; competitiveness; intellectual capital; international organizations.;
Abstract
This article analyzes the views of eminent analysts on the driving forces of and explanations for economic globalization today. It examines the main characteristics of this process, such as the growth of world trade, the increased mobility of financial capital, the growing role of transnational corporations and the development of network technologies and the internet. The author analyzes the positive impact of globalization on the development of productive forces and human development. Problems arising from the growing interdependence of a globalized world, such as environmental issues, security, increased worldwide disparity of socio-economic development of countries and regions, are also examined. In conclusion, the author voices the need for establishing a system of global management.
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