Globalization is good
Description
Controversial writer Johan Norberg argues forcefully for one side of the globalization debate. In this program he examines three developing countries and how they fit into that debate, building a case for deregulation, the abolishment of subsidies and tariffs, and a long-term view of industrialization. He frankly defends the use of sweatshop labor, through which Taiwan has cultivated a vigorous, targeted manufacturing sector and transformed agrarian poverty into affluence. Praising Vietnam for following the same path and criticizing Kenya as an unfortunate example of isolationism, Norberg's assertions compose a powerful catalyst for classroom discussion.
Runtime
50 min
Series
Subjects
- Human geography (324)
- Globalization (272)
- Cultural geography (235)
- Social change (532)
- International business enterprises (261)
- Economics (3707)
- Human ecology (350)
- Political anthropology (62)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2003
Database
Films on Demand
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