Globalization
BBC Reith Lectures 1999
Published by the BBC, this collection of lectures by Professor Anthony Giddens, director of the London School of Economics, focuses on the topic of globalization. Lectures from Asia, Europe, and North America are available in text, video, and audio formats.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 27, 2013
Tags: Global
Business Without Borders
Business Without Borders is website established by HSBC aiming to provide information about global trade and the international opportunities available to businesses made possible by globalization. The site offers news on global market trends, analysis on global issues, and global trade reports. Some content is only accessible by members but membership registration is free.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 3, 2013
Caslon Analytics
Caslon Analytics, an Australian research and analysis consultancy, focuses on technology and regulation on a global scale. This site provides information on law, digital technology, business and society by explaining regulatory issues, markets, demographics, business models and social trends.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global
Center for Global Development: Globalization
The Center for Global Development provides a series of working papers on major globalization topics. Working papers are available for download in PDF format and provide in-depth research on how globalization can lead to economic development for all.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 23, 2013
Tags: Global
Eldis Gateway to Development Information
Eldis provides a wide range of resources for development information. These include news articles, discussion lists, databases, web links and resource guides on a wide range of development issues. Resource guide topics range from agriculture, aid, corporate social responsibility, finance policy, globalization, education, trade policy and many more. A Country Profiles section features news, statistics, organizations and sector information by country.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global
gE Module: Global Marketing
The Global Marketing module, formerly the Multinational Marketing module, provides one with information on topics including: an introduction to international marketing; issues that face international marketers; some factors that determine whether or not a company should attempt a global strategy; and the issues related to product, placement, promotion, and pricing decisions in a global environment. A case study on Gillette’s use of international marketing strategies when it launched the Mach 3 razor is also included.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global, General, Online Course Modules
gE Module: Key Industry Drivers of Globalization
The Key Industry Drivers of Globalization module provides a general understanding of issues including: the historical circumstances and the forces that currently drive globalization; the implication of globalization on business in the U.S.; the key drivers for a successful global strategy; and the four basic forces that drive globalization.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global, Online Course Modules
gE Module: Regionalization and Trading Blocs
The Regionalization and Trading Blocs module provides information on: what globalization means, its impact on business, and the forces that are driving it; the advantages and disadvantages of globalization, as well as who is in favor of globalization and who opposes the movement; what the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) are, how they work, and what their history is; the history and purpose of some of the world's largest and most influential Regional Agreements: NAFTA, MERCOSUR, ASEAN, and the EU; and the basic premises of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) that is currently under negotiation in North, South, and Latin America. A case study on Quebec’s language laws is also provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global, Online Course Modules
Global Envision
Global Envision is dedicated to increasing awareness of the spread of more open markets and the global fight against poverty. While the site is focused on the social aspects of globalization, the user can find educational resources, articles, stories and opinions relevant to various areas of globalization. The website also provides a forum to discuss related topics.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global
Global Policy Forum
Global Policy Forum is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization with consultative status at the United Nations. By nature it is an anti-globalization institution and the website content reflects this view. This site offers resources such as news, links, publications, and case studies.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global
globalEDGE Business Review: Globaloganization of Renault Development Strategy
This article presents the drive of Renault from the edge of bankruptcy to the rise of its model Logan to international preeminence, fame and success. At the same time, Renault concentrated its production in countries that have been considered by the major car manufacturers as solely a marketplace and not the location of their production.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
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globalEDGE Business Review: How Flat is the World?
Executive Briefing: In his 2005 bestseller, The World Is Flat, Thomas L. Friedman argues that countries compete on an increasingly level playing field. But, does that argument hold over time when tested empirically? In some economic sectors the answer is "maybe," while in most sectors the answer is a simple "no." So, what does this mean for global business strategy? Opens in PDF format.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global, globalEDGE Business Review
globalEDGE Business Review: Running a Global Corporation
Executive Briefing: What does it take to run a global corporation? Are there too many environmental and industry forces to think about? What about the strategy and organizational factors? No worries, it can all be paired down to a manageable few. Opens in PDF format.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global, globalEDGE Business Review
Globalisation - BBC World Service
Published by the BBC, this website presents four in-depth reports: Inside the Global Giants, The Noisy Planet, Fast Food Factory, and Global Music Machine. Each of these reports presents different facets of the globalization debate. From music to multinational corporations, this site examines the major issues of the debate.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global
Globalization
Globalization is a peer-reviewed journal produced by Athabasca University of Canada. Articles in the journal focus on social, political, economic and technological globalization. Although the last issue was published in 2008, an archives of previous issues is available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 11, 2013
Tags: Global
Globalization101.org
Globalization101.org provides detailed discussions on various issues connected to globalization; these issue briefs can be downloaded in PDF format and some are offered in Spanish, Arabic or Chinese. The site also offers analysis of news events pertaining to globalization. In addition, numerous videos are available to be downloaded from interviews this organization has conducted, and useful tools are provided for teachers interested in globalization. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace provides this site.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 29, 2012
Tags: Global
IBM - Globalizing Your e-Business
This site provides a guide to globalizing your e-business by IBM. While the site is created for selling IBM's solutions, there are numerous useful articles and guides. A globalization topics page introduces many resources regarding globalization including information on the many scripts and languages used throughout the world. A design guidelines page also lists information on software solutions that will work in all countries, languages, and cultures.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012
Tags: Global
Institute of Development Studies: Globalization Team
The Globalization Team of the Institute of Development Studies provides research geared toward encouraging for sustainable development growth in order to reduce poverty. Research revolves around the following topics: Asian Drivers, Trade, Value Chains and Macro Finance. The Institute of Development Studies has a goal to influence and to inform.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
International Forum on Globalization (IFG)
The International Forum on Globalization (IFG) is an alliance of leading activists, scholars, economists, researchers, and writers. It was formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity, and public education in response to economic globalization. Additionally, it offers various news sources and book suggestions and analyses, and it promotes events that focus on globalization.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
IPS-Inter Press Service News Agency
The Inter Press Service News Agency offers news coverage focused on development and globalization. The Money Matters page provides the latest news on Economy, Trade, and Finance as it relates to global change and sustainable development. The site provides news in 13 different languages.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
Tags: Global
Merlot: International Business
Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) supplies links to globalization articles and information from many different sources. There are also many links to international business information, export and international trade, and country info. Membership is available but not necessary.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
NOW Globalization Debates
PBS furnishes viewers with information about globalization, and examines the pros and cons of the trend. There are links available to other debates on globalization, relating to politics, economy, culture, science, and much more. The site also has discussion boards and links to other news stories pertaining to related subjects.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
Peterson Institute for International Economics: Globalization
One of the many research topics the Peterson Institute of International Economics provides is globalization. Papers, testimonies, and policy briefs are available on topics like the environment, labor, migration, and politics of globalization. Also, for each topic, a series of books are available, which can be purchased. The IIE is nonprofit, independent organization.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
Public Citizen: Global Trade Watch
Global Trade Watch is a division of Public Citizen promoting democracy by challenging corporate globalization. The focus of the site is clearly one-sided but it does provide useful news on globalization as well as publications on trade agreements and government.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
Research on Globalization and Economic Policy: Research papers
Created in 2001 in the Nottingham School of Economics, the Leverhulme Centre for Research on Globalization and Economic Policy supports research that is scientific and concentrated in policy. A series of research papers covering globalization and trade issues can be downloaded in PDF format from this site.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
The Economist - Globalization
The online edition of The Economist features a selection of articles from the current issue. Articles cover a wide range of international business issues affecting the world economy, including globalization. In this resource, the viewer is directed towards several articles that examine how globalization is affecting current markets, including why globalization has been beneficial or destructive in specific regions.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 8, 2012
Tags: Global
The Globalist
The mission of this online publication is to examine the impacts of globalization. It publishes a daily feature that looks at a key issue that emerges before the global community. Free registration required to view materials more than three days old.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
The Heritage Foundation: Enterprise and Free Markets
Enterprise and Free Markets provides facts, figures and talking points as well as articles on topics such as free trade and debt relief. The Heritage Foundation is a think tank encouraging conservative public policies centered on free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
The Nautilus Institute: Publications: Global Problem Solving
The Nautilus Institute provides a series of publications for globalization on topics such as understanding and solving global problems. Publications are available in either HTML or PDF format as well as some PPT files. Global Problem Solving provides resources to assist scholars in collaborating to resolve global issues and to understand the importance of global solutions.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
Third World Network: Trade Issues/Rules and WTO
From the viewpoint of the developing countries, this site provides articles on the WTO negotiations and agreements. Also available are a series of books, which can be ordered. Focusing on matters pertaining to the Third World as well as to the North and South, the Third World Network (TWN) is an independent organization associated with organizations in the Third World and in the North. A nonprofit organization, TWN has many objectives, one of which is to carry out research on economic, environmental and social topics relating to the South.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
Understanding the Face of Globalization
A guide to globalization developed by the Center for International Education (CIE) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). Though the guide was created in 2001, it still contains relevant information pertaining to globalization.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
UNIDO: Globalization and Its Implications on Industries
This UNIDO publication contains links to documents on the topic of globalization and how it is affecting industrial development. While some of the publications are a few years old, they provide relevant information on topics like trade in a global economy, industrialization, and poverty alleviation. Publications are free of charge and each document can be downloaded in PDF form.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
United Nations University: World Institute for Development Economics Research
The World Institute for Development Economics Research provides some events on globalization as well as research papers, lectures, discussion papers, and policy briefs, all of which are available in PDF format. Site also offers a round-table for professional interaction and advocates policies that result in fair sustainable growth.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
World Growth
World Growth is a non-profit advocacy and policy research organization created to balance the debate on globalization, trade, and sustainable development. The site includes news, issues, educational campaigns, and resources relevant to reducing poverty through globalization.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
WTO: Trade and Environment
Among the many resources the Trade and Environment section of the WTO offers are an introductory document on Trade and Environment at the WTO, negotiations on trade and environment, and some provisions relating to the trade aspect of environmental issues.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: June 13, 2012
Tags: Global
Yale Center for the Study of Globalization
The Yale Center for the Study of Globalization is dedicated to evaluating and analyzing the effects of globalization on the world community. This site contains conference announcements, globalization focused events, and various news articles. It is also the home to Yale Global Online, an online magazine that serves as a resource for current events and international affairs.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 21, 2013
Tags: Global