In: Economics
Before understanding the negative impact of globalization on
growth view, we need to know a little about globalization, how it
affects the development of a country, then we will see its negative
effect.
Globalization is the spread of products, technology, information,
and jobs across national borders and cultures. In economic terms,
it describes an interdependence of nations around the globe
fostered through free trade.
On the upside, it can raise the standard of living in poor and
less developed countries by providing job opportunity,
modernization, and improved access to goods and services. On the
downside, it can destroy job opportunities in more developed and
high-wage countries as the production of goods moves across
borders.
Globalization motives are idealistic, as well as opportunistic, but
the development of a global free market has benefited large
corporations based in the Western world. Its impact remains mixed
for workers, cultures, and small businesses around the globe, in
both developed and emerging nations.
Globalization has both positive and negative effects. On an
individual level, globalization affects both the standard of life
and the quality of life. On a business level, globalization affects
an organization's product life cycle and an organization's balance
sheet. Globalization also affects how governments throughout the
world create policies affecting areas such as monetary regulation
and trade.
Globalization motives are idealistic, as well as opportunistic, but
the development of a global free market has benefited large
corporations based in the Western world. Its impact remains mixed
for workers, cultures, and small businesses around the globe, in
both developed and emerging nations.
One clear result of globalization is that an economic downturn in
one country can create a domino effect through its trade partners.
For example, the 2008 financial crisis had a severe impact on
Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain. All these countries were
members of the European Union, which had to step in to bail out
debt-laden nations, which were thereafter known by the acronym
PIGS.
Negative Effects of Globalization
It has had a few adverse effects on developed countries. Some
adverse consequences of globalization include terrorism, job
insecurity, currency fluctuation, and price instability.
Terrorism
It is a significant problem in most developed countries. Due to
worldwide integration, people travel a lot. Some of them move
abroad for studying, business, visiting relatives, work and access
hospitals services. However, not all of them are totally honest.
Lots of terrorists came to a foreign country with a worker visa
having a hidden goal to perform a terrorist attack. It’s a problem
that has posed fear among citizens who can’t trust their neighbors.
Unfortunately, terrorists recruit young people, residents of the
country and make them believe they are doing the right things.
That’s why there are fear, mistrust, and tension in society.
Job Insecurity
Before globalization, skilled people got employment in government
sectors and companies where they received high salaries. Job
opportunities were waiting for those who completed colleges and
earned a degree. People would resign a job and quickly get another.
Due to globalization, there are many people seeking employment all
over the world. Employers take advantage of cheap labor. One can
get a dismissal because of a slight mistake as the employer can
find a skilled worker who is ready to be paid less.
Price Instability
Price instability is a significant effect of globalization on
business. Some people establish industries overseas where they get
cheap raw materials and labor. They can cut production costs and
sell their goods at a low price. Due to competition, some
high-quality products differ in prices. No matter how the World
Trade Organization has tried to control price fluctuation, their
efforts are not successful. These companies reach out to consumers
using modern technology. Successful businesses are for those who
can find a competitive advantage and especially make high-quality
products for a low price.
Currency Fluctuation
International trade buys and sells products using the US dollar.
The price of dollar fluctuates day-to-day in developing countries,
this results in imbalanced economy and unnormal prices for goods
and services. National currencies are affected the most by
IGOs.