Globalization

Globalization is a centuries old phenomenon, stretching back to at least 1492 when the Old World and the New Worlds met. However, since the computer age of the 1980’s, globalization has connected the planet like never before. What, in your view, are the major challenges this phenomenon presents? What are the major opportunities? Is globalization a net positive or a net negative? What is / are your criterion / criteria for deciding?

Remember to bring in at least one authoritative source from your own research in addition to any information you provide from Hallock. The minimum word count for your initial post is 200 words, not counting citations. The response posts, to score at the highest level, need to engage the other students’ ideas and bring in new facts to advance the discussion. The minimum word count per response post is 100 words.