Questions on the article: The Double Edge of Globalisation
1) How does globalisation contribute to the creation of a
detrimental global environment?
2) Is the cause of deforestation solely due to globalisation?
3) Should the UN be blamed for the lack of efficiency in
tackling global issues? Why?
4) How does China benefit from globalisation?
5) Why are multinational corporations seeking opportunities to
shift their operations overseas?
Article published on YaleGlobal Online Magazine (http://yaleglobal.yale.edu)
1)It expands international trade which brought about destruction of the environment so as to satisfy rising demand for goods.
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3)The effectiveness of the UN is limited by countries' unwillingness and inability to act.
4)China benefits economically by being the manufacturing hub of the world.
5)Some other countries have weaker and less sophisticated environmental laws, making it easier for companies to conduct their operations.
Thanks for these fine questions, Jasmine. Yong Chengg did a good job with answers.
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