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Understanding Economic Globalization

Economic globalization connects countries through trade, investment, and the movement of goods and money, allowing businesses to operate globally. Key terms include International Economic and Financial Organizations (e.g., IMF, World Bank), Non-Government Organizations (e.g., Red Cross, Greenpeace), Trans-National Corporations (e.g., McDonald's, Toyota), and International Governmental Organizations (e.g., WHO, United Nations). Convergence refers to countries becoming more alike due to globalization, while divergence highlights the preservation of unique cultural identities despite increased global connectivity.

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Understanding Economic Globalization

Economic globalization connects countries through trade, investment, and the movement of goods and money, allowing businesses to operate globally. Key terms include International Economic and Financial Organizations (e.g., IMF, World Bank), Non-Government Organizations (e.g., Red Cross, Greenpeace), Trans-National Corporations (e.g., McDonald's, Toyota), and International Governmental Organizations (e.g., WHO, United Nations). Convergence refers to countries becoming more alike due to globalization, while divergence highlights the preservation of unique cultural identities despite increased global connectivity.

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Lheanne Faye Teñoso BSA – 1

Homework 3: The Global Economy and Market Integration


1. What is economic globalization?
Economic globalization is the process of countries around the world becoming more connected
through trade, investment, and the movement of money and goods. It means businesses can sell products in
many countries, and people can buy things from all over the world. It also involves companies moving jobs
and factories to different countries where it's cheaper to produce things.
2. Define the following terms and give 3 examples for each:
A. International Economic and Financial Organizations - These are institutions that help manage and
promote international economic cooperation and financial stability. They often provide financial assistance,
policy advice, and technical expertise to countries.
Examples: 1. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2. World Bank
3. Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
B. Non-Government Organizations - NGOs are private, non-profit groups that work to solve social,
environmental, or humanitarian problems. They don’t work for the government.

Examples: 1. Red Cross


2. Greenpeace
3. Gawad Kalinga

C. Trans-National or Multinational Corporations - These are companies that operate in more than one
country. They usually have offices, factories, or branches in different parts of the world.

Examples: 1. McDonald’s
2. Toyota
3. Nike

D. International Governmental Organizations - These are groups formed by governments of different


countries to work together on common issues like peace, trade, or health.

Examples: 1. World Health Organization (WHO)


2. United Nations
3. World Bank

3. What is Convergence vs. Divergence in globalization?


Convergence in globalization is when different countries start to become more alike because of things like
technology, international trade, and media. People begin to share the same habits, styles, and even values.

Divergence means that even if the world is more connected, countries or cultures still keep their own
unique identity. So while Filipinos might use iPhones or watch Netflix, they still speak Filipino or their own
dialects. It shows that globalization doesn’t erase local cultures completely.

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