Global Economic Issues

PRODUCT SUMMARY

A major aspect of globalization is the increased interconnectedness of the world economy. Thanks to transportation and communications technologies, trillions of dollars worth of currencies, goods and services flash across the world each day. Free trade advocates stress that nations that have embraced global trade policies have benefited tremendously. However, "fair traders" say that the rules of the global economy are unfair and that only a few benefit, causing an increased gap between rich and poor. Global Economic Issues explores the early wave of globalization, explains the post-World War II trend toward increased government control of the economy and examines issues associated with the recent wave of economic globalization. Part of the multivolume Global Issues for Students Video Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"…well-crafted…employs striking video footage from [CBS’s] newsgathering resources as well as interviews with experts in each field to present the particular issue in an effective and interesting manner…A very worthwhile series for high school social studies and current events courses."- School Library Journal (Nov 2004)

"This documentary series pulls no punches. Authoritative narration coupled with news footage and riveting still photography set the stage for student discussion and interest."- Teacher Librarian (Dec 2004)

"Balanced examinations of the topics are appropriately presented for the intended audience…This is a very valuable series that covers a range of very difficult topics succinctly and thoroughly... Highly recommended."- Library Media Connection (Mar 2005)

"…provid[es] in-depth analysis…outstanding…An ideal curriculum supplement…" -Midwest Book Review (Dec 2004)