Question

Has economic globalization been a positive or negative force for the world?

1. Use 1-2 sentences to describe what you see in the photo.

2. Connect as many relevant terms and examples from class as possible to the source.

3. Explain the connections to globalization (social, economic, political and environmental)

4. Explain the message of source: is it saying that economic globalization has been positive or negative?

Answer 1

From the photo, we can see that before this time, the IMF and World Bank reminded the people of the need for reformation. Today, the people press for reforms while these bodies seem not to buy the idea.

How to use relevant terms to describe the source.

Reforms can sometimes have unintended negative consequences. To explain the cartoon, we may note that the IMF and World Bank may be hesitant to implement reforms without a clear understanding of the potential risks involved.

Also, the IMF and World Bank may have different priorities than the people who are demanding reforms. The connection to globalization is that the IMF may prioritize economic stability, while the people may prioritize poverty reduction or environmental protection.

The message of the source is that economic globalization has been negative.