Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What are the advantages and disadvantages of globalization?
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Globalization is bad

This position holds that globalization is bad. It argues globalization fuels inequality, erodes worker protections in a 'race to the bottom,' reduces public revenues, degrades the environment, and leaves the world more vulnerable to the rapid spread of infectious diseases.

Supporting arguments · 5

  1. Globalization leads to reduced public revenues
    The free movement of labour allows companies to easily relocate to tax havens.
  2. Globalization fuels inequality
    Globalization makes the rich richer and the poor poorer.
  3. Globalization leaves us vulnerable to infectious diseases
    In a hyper-connected world, infectious diseases can spread more rapidly, increasing the likelihood of an international pandemic.
  4. Globalization creates a race to the bottom
    Globalization increases international competition which creates a race to the bottom.
  5. Globalization destroys the environment
    Globalization introduces an economic model that is incompatible with environmental protection.