Globalization
Globalization pros cons list - Overview of the advantages and disadvantages
Since the start, Cons lead with 54%. Similar over the last 12 months.
- Since the start (May 2014)1,598 votes46% Pros54% Cons
- Last 5 years1,510 votes46% Pros54% Cons
- Last 12 months63 votes46% Pros54% Cons
- Last 30 days20 votes0% Pros100% Cons
Year by year new votes per year
| Year | New votes, pros and cons | Majority | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100% Cons | 20 | |
| 2022 | 66% Pros | 44 | |
| 2021 | 54% Cons | 157 | |
| 2020 | 58% Cons | 684 | |
| 2019 | 51% Cons | 420 | |
| 2018 | 53% Pros | 187 | |
| 2017 | 59% Cons | 22 | |
| 2016 | 53% Cons | 36 | |
| 2015 | 64% Cons | 11 | |
| 2014 | 53% Cons | 17 | |
| Total | 54.1% Cons | 1,598 |
This list is also available in German: Globalisierung
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Poorer countries are exploited for cheap production
Global cooperation in research and development
Higher environmental impact and pollution
Support in crises
unfair distribution
Creating new jobs in economically weak countries
Kulturelle Individualität geht verloren
Fast global trade
Small businesses cannot keep up with the dumping prices
New markets for companies
Crises can spread globally
Fast and inexpensive communication worldwide
Cheaper prices
Easy traveling
Entstehung von Multikonzernen
Worldwide mobility
Focus on profit maximization
A sense of belonging by overcoming cultural barriers
Global warming
Lower prices for consumers and companies
Danger of terrorism
Monopoly position of individual companies in a region prevented by competition
Rapid spread of diseases
Strawberries are available all year round
sweatshops
Many more opportunities to support other countries
Environmental pollution
International cooperation possible
Lobbying
Watermelon in winter
It is exaggerated e.g.: strawberries are available all year round -> much higher environmental pollution
You can travel faster and cheaper to anywhere in the world
Corona
More effective results through communication exchange e.g. healthcare
Food is sent all over the world so that people can enjoy summer fruit even in winter
Small villages are being modernized
Used incorrectly
Cultures grow together
Higher consumption through more offers.
Rising standard of living
Immigration is much easier
Assets can be relocated to where they are most profitable.
Increased competition
Animals are displaced
Commercialization of culture
Oppressive
The poor are getting poorer and the rich are getting richer
Globalization promotes anti-democratic systems as they statistically show higher economic growth
Arten können aussterben
fewer jobs in certain cities
Start-ups find it more difficult to assert themselves nationally and internationally.