Introduction Globalisation is defined by the IMF (The International Monetary Fund) as the increasing integration of economies around the world, predominantly through trade and financial flows. The term sometimes also refers to the movement of people (labour) and knowledge (technology) across international borders. The term globalisation has come into common usage since the 1980s, reflecting technological advances that have made it easier and faster to complete international transactions. (World Bank Policy Research Report Overview, 2002) Understanding …showed first 75 words of 2145 total…

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