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Globalization

The growing interdependence of countries worldwide through cross-border transactions in goods, services, and capital flows, as well as the diffusion of technology.

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Glocalization

The adaptation of a global product or service to suit the specific needs and preferences of local cultures or localities.

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Transnational Corporations (TNCs)

Companies with branches or operations in multiple countries.

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Transportation improvements

Enhancements in transportation systems that facilitate the movement of goods, services, and people across different locations.

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Freedom of trade

Agreements and organizations that promote the free movement of goods, services, ideas, and labor between member countries.

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Improvements in communications

Technological advancements in telecommunication and the Internet that enable the exchange of ideas and services globally.

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Cheap labor in developing countries

The availability of low-cost labor in developing nations, often facilitated by technology and outsourcing.

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The KOF Index

A measure of globalization that assesses economic, social, and political dimensions of globalization.

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A.T Kearney Index

An index that evaluates the global integration of the world's most populous nations using various variables.

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Multi-governmental Organizations (MGOs)

Organizations or countries that come together to form a single entity for trading purposes, facilitating the free movement of goods, services, finance, and ideas.

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Export-processing zones

Areas where countries have access to goods they cannot produce on their own at lower prices, promoting global interactions and the transfer of skills.

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Criteria established by the United Nations to measure and promote human development, covering various aspects such as poverty, education, health, and climate action.

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Human Development Index (HDI)

A measure of human development that considers life expectancy, education, and gross national income per capita.

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Gender inequality index (GII)

A measure of gender inequality that assesses reproductive health, empowerment, and economic status.

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Cultural diffusion

The spread of cultural traits from one place to another through cultural change processes.

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Cultural hybridity

The intermixing of different cultures through migration, media, transportation, global brands, and the internet.

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Cultural traits

Characteristics of a culture that give it a sense of identity and differentiate it from others.

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Ethnicity

The shared sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group based on ancestral lineage or cultural history.

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Cultural diversity

The differences in cultural characteristics within a given culture.

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Barriers to global interactions

Factors that hinder or restrict global interactions, such as censorship, migration restrictions, physical barriers, nationalism, and anti-globalization movements.

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Geopolitical and Economic Risks

Threats to individuals and businesses, including hacking, identity theft, surveillance implications, and risks to global supply chain flows.

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Environmental Risks

Risks related to pollution, carbon footprints, and the impact of global flows on the environment.

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Local and Global Resilience

Strategies to build resilience, including rejecting globalization, controlling risks, and implementing mechanisms to manage risks.

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