If so, which jobs specifically?
If not, why does our government support it so much?
2007-03-04 16:11:59 · 8 answers · asked by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
so usarmorsoldier, why does our government promote this?
2007-03-04 16:22:04 · update #1
Globalisation creates certain jobs in America, and costs us others.
Specifically? Can i just name a couple? This answer would be a 10,000 word report otherwise.
Gains: Transportation jobs, railroads, airlines, trucking industry via increased trade in both directions. Farm workers, as our farm products are exported tariff free, or with low tariffs. Raw material exports, coal, steel, iron, etc.
Lose: Manufacturing jobs, as it is cheaper to put a t.v. or computer together in India or China.
There are thousands each way.
But you know what, hippy? I'm with you, I think. Overall, globalisation has been a really bad thing for Americans. Clinton's signing of NAFTA has hurt our manufacturing capacity, and lost hundreds of thousands of American workers jobs. Good, middle-class jobs.
We can't all be computer engineers, farmers, or coal minors.
The wealth is flowing out, more than in, as I see it. I think our total trade imbalance backs me up quite nicely on that point.
Aside: I watched a show the other night that said only one T.V. manufacturer still exists within the United States. Sad.
2007-03-04 16:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Jobs are being lost all the time to cheap labor over seas. Our government supports capitalism. U.S. companies can make more money by out sourcing to cheaper labor in India and Philippines.
2007-03-04 16:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by Mother 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's creating good jobs for the Chinese and Mexicans. Look at it like this. The gov't supports it so much because it promotes competition. Let's take Wal-Mart for example. Everyone likes to save money. How? Wal-Mart is the biggest importer of Chinese goods, where they practically work for nothing. The problem is the money we save shopping at Wal-Mart, we're eliminating our own jobs because we can't compete. It's impossible to maintain the quality of life we have by shopping Wal-Mart.
2007-03-04 16:20:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. We has seen a steady increase in information and services jobs as our economy moves from product based to intellegence based.
In other words. Start using your head and you'll be fine.
2007-03-04 16:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by Josh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it is creating great jobs for Mexico and India.
2007-03-04 16:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO.This is the beginning of the end of industrial revolution or manufacturing era for the west
2007-03-04 16:16:40 · answer #6 · answered by Dr.O 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes and no , they are creating jobs with more money but no benefits
2007-03-04 16:15:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
To control.
2007-03-04 16:14:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋