Measuring globalization

Article Abstract:

World trade data provide more reliable results in estimating globalization than using specific country groupings as a means of measurement. Vital to an accurate mesurement of which is a comprehensive understanding of the ratios used in measuring trade integration. These are the ratio of exports, imports and trade to the gross domestic product. The growth rate provided by the World Bank supports the present extent of globalization in the world economy.

Measurement, Exports, Gross domestic product, International economic relations, Imports

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"Acting Locally" in the age of globalization: the case of Salem

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"Acting locally" is described to have a socialist content and serves as a firm base for action on the larger political horizon. The experiences in Salem illustrates the limitations of local efforts to bring out change.

Evaluation, Political aspects, Globalization, Salem, Massachusetts, Political ideologies

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The globalization of disease

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Gro Harlem Brundtland, director general of the World Health Organization gives an opinion on the globalization of disease.

Management, Preventive medicine, Medicine, Preventive

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