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Globalization

Globalization is the increasing integration of economies worldwide through trade, investment, technology, and the movement of people.

It lets countries specialize by comparative advantage, lowering prices and widening choice, but can disrupt domestic industries and workers. It has accelerated with cheaper transport, communication, and freer trade.

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