HLTC43H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: International Monetary Fund, Coronary Artery Disease, Social Stratification
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Purpose: to explore globalization and related pressures to restructure state economies and the state itself. The economic benefits of globalization are asymmetrical and affect population health. Depending on who you are, it"ll affect you differently. Can move around world and make $ easily. Creation of new int"l orgs to help reconstruction and redevelopment. Promote monetary cooperation and stability in exchange rate as well as foster and promote growth. General agreement on tariffs and trade (1947) (gaat) Committed to mkt econ as best allocator of wealth & resources in society. Harder to afford essential hc related thing as well as fundamentals for healthy life. Working all the time, eating unhealthy food. Relfected in contracting out hospital services (cleaning, food) Have insecure job, can"t go to some things (ex. Global market integration is shrinking national policy space and threatens to. Eliminate trade protection for industries by removing tariff. Companies from abroad buying company in your country.