POL201Y1 Lecture : Globalization
14 Apr 2011
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development & democracy is an old question; but how does globalization effect it now: generally, the mechanism that is driving both development and democracy is globalization operating as context and mechanism. refining the definition: is globalization leading to development: if development is defined as increasing exports, then yes, but if development is defined as increasing wealth and well-0being among the poorest not leading to development. situates argument within larger body of literature that makes the same argument. why would anyone think that it would produce democratization: globalization rudra defines it as free trade and the washington consensus. If elites can increase social spending to lower unrest www. notesolution. com. If elites don"t spend, then repression will ensue: but when not accompanied by social spending, globalization leads to repression. whether there is social spending makes all the difference. globalization as a mechanism of development generates very unequal development.
