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Globalization, Poverty, and Income Inequality: Insights from Indonesia
Globalization, Poverty, and Income Inequality: Insights from Indonesia
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Globalization can have both positive and negative effects on human rights, depending on the local context. While increased trade can reduce poverty, it may not always benefit low-income farmers, and globalization can exacerbate income inequality by increasing access to treatments for visual problems for the visually disabled poor.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
Globalization has profound implications for human rights, though the relationship between the two is often complex. Understanding how globalization affects human rights in local contexts is crucial for addressing these challenges.
Globalization and trade liberalization have been linked to poverty and income inequality. While increased trade can reduce poverty in some cases, there are exceptions. For instance, globalization through trade in certified organic coffee has not benefited low-income farmers. Similarly, the availability of globalized access to treatments for visual problems has been counteracted by rising digitization, which negatively impacts visually disabled individuals who are already marginalized.
The chapters in Globalization, Poverty, and Income Inequality provide a nuanced view of the relationship between trade liberalization and inequality. They demonstrate that the impact of these factors can vary depending on region and sector. While trade liberalization can increase inequality in some instances, it can also decrease it in others. This empirical research contributes to policy debates and provides balanced testimony to international discussions on trade and poverty.
In conclusion, globalization has significant implications for human rights, and the relationship between the two is complex. Understanding how globalization affects human rights in local contexts is essential for developing effective policies and strategies to promote equality and social justice.
Weight: 458g
Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780774865623
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