Globalization

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This became a side discussion on another thread and died down to quickly to leave me satisfied, so I thought I would start a new thread about it. What are your thought on the process of increasingly linked economies that is taking place in the world today? From the other thread I got the impression that many on DU are skeptical of globalization, if they don't outright dislike it.

I don't understand this. Trade, particularly free trade, increases efficiency, creates job opportunities, and raises the standard of living for everyone involved. Bill Clinton understood this when he helped establish NAFTA. It also limits war; nations with strong economic ties almost never engage in military conflicts with each other. The economic damage such conflicts would create eliminates the benefits they would bring.

There also seemed to be a belief that one could not support globalization and progressive principles. I don't see why this is true. Globalization leads to increased living standards and decreased war, two very progressive goals.

Here is the original thread, if anyone is interested:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2843408