TITLE

Challenge of the century

AUTHOR(S)

Cox, George

PUB. DATE

July 2002

SOURCE

Director (00123242);Jul2002 Supplement, Vol. 55, p6

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Examines several issues associated with the globalization of trade. Definition of globalization; Advantages and disadvantages of globalization; Challenge of creating wealth and alleviating poverty.

ACCESSION #

7093251

Tags: GLOBALIZATION;  FREE trade;  POVERTY

 

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