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Societies and economies around the world are becoming more integrated. Integration is the result of reduced costs of transport, lower trade barriers, faster communication of ideas, rising capital flows, and intensifying pressure for migration. Integration--or "globalization"--has generated anxieties about rising inequality, shifting power, and cultural uniformity.
Societies and economies around the world are becoming more integrated. Integration is the result of reduced costs of transport, lower trade barriers, faster communication of ideas, rising capital flows, and intensifying pressure for migration. Integration--or "globalization"--has generated anxieties about rising inequality, shifting power, and cultural uniformity.
"Currently, globalization is a divisive subject. It verges on a dialogue of the deaf, both
nationally and internationally. Yet, the future of our countries, and the destiny of our globe,
demands that we all rethink globalization."
"Currently, globalization is a divisive subject. It verges on a dialogue of the deaf, both
nationally and internationally. Yet, the future of our countries, and the destiny of our globe,
demands that we all rethink globalization."
The basic purpose of this EDA-funded effort was to develop a database and methodology to help
rural areas in the United States assess their regional economic competitiveness to support growth
and development strategies. Principal partners were Purdue University, Indiana University,
Indiana State Government, and Strategic Development Group, Inc.
This report is about gathering information on the hazards raised by human economic activities and its use in taking action to protect better the environment and the health of the species and ecosystems that are dependent on it.
This report is about gathering information on the hazards raised by human economic activities and its use in taking action to protect better the environment and the health of the species and ecosystems that are dependent on it.