The goal of this unit’s written assignment is to get you to think critically about the pros and cons of globalization. You will be reading the articles entitled, “Globalization: Is it Good or Bad?,” and “The Global Economy as a Contemporary Issue in the Practice of Economic Development.”

Read the following articles:
Globalization: Is it Good or Bad? (Links to an external site.)
The Global Economy as a Contemporary Issue in the Practice of Economic Development (Links to an external site.)
Write a paper at least 1 double spaced-page in length that follows the requirements detailed in the “Assignment Grading Rubric” below and addresses the following topics:
Describes at least two examples from the article or elsewhere of things that you think are beneficial aspects of globalization and why you think they are beneficial.
Describes at least two examples from the article or elsewhere of things that you think are negative aspects of globalization and why you think they are negative, and
Details your overall position as to whether globalization is a good thing or a bad thing, including evidence to support your position.