Individual Roles - The Economist

With your partner consider the place of Economics when discussing the issue of Globalisation.
Use this Thinking Hats proforma to help you organise your information. You may choose for one person to focus on the values and benefits of Globalisation and the other on issues and concerns.

1)Explain the role of an economist.
2)Define globalisation in terms of economics.
3)Identify the economic benefits of Globalisation and the issues and concerns associated with Globalisation.
5) Do some countries benefit more from Globalisation than others? What explanation can you provide for this?

Definition for economics	Globalisation and the Aid Program Australia is working to maximise the benefits and minimise the challenges presented to developing countries by globalisation.
World Bank - data and statistics	World Bank - Globalization and the economy
Expand the Debate on Globalization Time.com	Table identifying links between countries and the global economy.
Ppt on economic impact of Globalisation Provides economic data on impact of Globalisation over recent years.	Free Markets and Poverty