Globalization

The processes of globalization are constant and even irreversible today. We can observe their results in all spheres of people’s life. If spite of that the questions of globalization invoke more and more discussions.

So how can we explain what globalization is? There are lots of its definitions. For some people globalization is associated with erasing of broads between countries, simplifying and speedup of making bargains. For others it’s creating, development and spreading of unified culture and values. Generalizing different opinions we can note that globalization is a condition when the entire world functions as a single system and each country makes own and special contribution into its work.

Of course it’s impossible to define uniquely whether globalization is good or bad. It has lots of supporters and opponents.

First globalization has a great influence on state economics. The appearance of multinationals is one of its consequences. Today all the world knows lots of different brands. Wherever you are, you’ll more likely have an opportunity to eat at a fast-food restaurant MacDonald’s. You can wash down your dinner with Coca Cola or Lipton tea. As you see products of multinationals is offered in every country practically. But at the time the multinationals prosper little firms often incur losses. Actually it’s sometimes very difficult to resist in competition with worldly recognized companies. As a result there is some aggregation and concentration of capitals in the hands of multinationals’ leaders.

Another one peculiarity of globalization is speedup of life rhythm. There is an impression that distances among countries shorten. Today the trips for a couple of days on hundreds of kilometers have become a norm. And if it was considered to be a great distance then now it’s not a problem. From the other side such things condition increases the opportunities of emigrants wishing to leave their country to live in another one. There is a new problem with this moment. It’s a “brain drain” problem.

The consequence of globalization is appearance of a flock of different international organizations which try to collaterally solve economical, political, and ethical and many other problems. Though here the extent of countries’ influence on making decisions often differ.

And the governments must carry on competent international politics. Each state needs in interaction with other countries. But they should open the broads and merge with the world in the degree when the state can worthy compete with other participants of the world market.

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