Globalization – Kruse Kronicle

Calmly Considered: The Demise of Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism

May 9, 2022

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in Calmly Considered Podcast Video, Christian Life, Culture, Globalization, Politics, Public Policy

In this month's installment, Allan Bevere and I reflect on the rise of authoritarianism in recent years. "Democracy is receding in the world and authoritarianism is on the rise. Why is this? What is authoritarianism and what are the circumstances that lead people to trust their futures to authoritarians? How do we recognize authoritarian figures?…

Calmly Considered: Global Living Conditions– Better or Worse?

Dec 22, 2021

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in Calmly Considered Podcast Video, Demography, Economic Development, Economics, Globalization, Sociology, Trends: Economic, Trends: Social, Weatlh and Income Distribution

Are global living conditions getting better or worse? There are three simultaneous truths: Living conditions are awful for a great many. Living conditions are better than they ever have been, by far. Living conditions can be improved and the trajectory is in a positive direction. Join Allen Bevere and me as we calmly consider global…

Globalization. Its Passing Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

Mar 11, 2021

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in Demography, Economic Development, Globalization, Trends: Economic

From researchers Steven A. Altman and Phillip Bastian: Despite recent trade turbulence, the ratio of gross exports to world GDP is still remarkably close to its all-time high. Even after falling from a peak of 32% in 2008 to 29% in 2019, this measure of global trade integration is still 20% higher than it was…

Maternal Mortality Rates Are 27 Times Higher Globally Than In Europe. Why That Is A Good Thing

Oct 16, 2019

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in Demography, Economic Development, Globalization, Great Divergence, Health and Medicine, Human Progress, Trends: Social

The chart below is based on maternal mortality rates, the number of women per 100,000 who die from pregnancy-related causes in a year. The first bar shows how many women die each year, while the second bar shows how many would die if they had Europe's living standards. What conclusions would you draw? The global…

Five Hidden Ways That Globalization is Changing

Jan 21, 2019

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in Capitalism and Markets, Globalization, International Affairs, Trends: Economic

Interesting infographic from McKinsey Global Institute. For details read Globalization in transition: The future of trade and value chains.

Runaway World – It Is Here

Jan 25, 2017

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in Economic Development, Globalization, Sociology

The following quote comes from Runaway World: How Globalization is Reshaping Our Lives. It was written in 1998, by British sociologist, Anthony Giddens. What Globalisation is, and whether it is in any way new, are the focus of intense debate. I discuss this debate in Chapter I, since much else hangs upon it. Yet the…

More Evidence of an Improving World – HDI

Mar 18, 2016

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in Demography, Economic Development, Globalization, Great Divergence, International Affairs, Poverty, Sociology, Trends: Economic, Trends: Social

The world is becoming a better place. It is not a utopia. We are not without substantial challenges. But we are becoming (as in movement along a trajectory) better (as in measurably improved according to a standard.) The Human Development Index is a United Nations measure of well-being combining income, literacy, education, and life expectancy…

Rosling Univeristy (How to be smarter than a chimp)

Mar 1, 2016

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in Demography, Economic Development, Economics, Globalization, Great Divergence, Health and Medicine, Politics, Poverty, Public Policy, Sociology, Trends: Economic, Trends: Social, Wealth and Income

Are you smarter than a chimp? There is a good chance you are not when it comes to knowledge about global socioeconomic trends. For years, Swedish global health expert, Hans Rosling, has been giving Ted talks and making presentations about global trends. One of his favorite teaching tools is to ask people a question like…

6 New Rules of Business for the Next Industrial Revolution

Oct 27, 2015

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in Business, Capitalism and Markets, Economic Development, Economics, Globalization, Great Divergence, International Affairs, Trends: Economic, Trends: Social

Alan Murray at Fortune summarizes a lengthier piece by Geoff Colvin called Why every aspect of your business is about to change. Here is my summary of Murray's summary: 1. You don't need a lot of physical capital. … 2. Human capital will matter more than ever. … 3. The nature of employment will change.…

250 Million Migrant Workers Transforming World Finance

May 12, 2015

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in Capitalism and Markets, Demography, Economic Development, Globalization, International Affairs, Wealth and Income

Conversable Economist: The Rise of Remittances "Here's a pattern showing the rise in remittances over time compared to some other international financial flows. Back in 1990, international remittances were lower than official development assistance (ODA). Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) to developing countries were also smaller than ODA, as were flows of private debt…

Category: Globalization