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Globalization and Economy: How One Affects the Other

What exactly is globalization? How does the increasing globalization affect the economies of individual nations? Globalization can refer to many kinds of exchanges among nations, but we will define it as more trade between nations and more direct investment in other nations. Usually, trade and direct investments take place between rich countries. However, globalization is starting to influence poorer countries as well. We’ll discuss globalization and economy, how globalization has changed the way the world economy functions, and then move on to the case studies of Cameroon and China.

Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Book Overview

Inside Annawadi: A Spotlight on Life in Mumbai's Slums

What is the central idea of the Behind the Beautiful Forevers book? Is Behind the Beautiful Forevers a true story? The book explores the diverse aspects of the poverty and hardship faced by the residents of Annawadi, a slum adjacent to the Mumbai International Airport. Behind the Beautiful Forevers is a true account of the lives of the residents of the Annawadi slum compiled through interviews and daily observations by Katerine Boo. Read on to fully discover how the Behind the Beautiful Forevers book explores the daily lives of the people of Annawadi.

The Long-Term Impacts of Systemic Racism in Schools

Is there still systemic racism in schools? How does systemic racism occur? What are the possible long-term impacts of the situation? Although schools are no longer legally segregated, that does not mean that school systems unbiased. Systemic racism in schools is very real and the repercussions affect the students long after they graduate. Learn how and why systemic racism in schools occurs and the long-term impacts on society and individuals.

The 4 Ways to Reduce Unconscious Bias in Schools

What are the best ways to reduce unconscious bias in schools? Why is practicing “colorblindness” a poor approach to reducing bias? According to racism expert Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, there are four powerful ways to reduce unconscious bias in schools. They are: using empathy-focused teacher training sessions, teaching accurate history, building trust and respect among students and teachers, and using “wise feedback” to give criticism. Continue reading to learn more about the four methods for reducing unconscious bias in schools and why the “colorblind” approach doesn’t work.

What Is a Perfect Market in Economics?

What’s a perfect market in economics? Are perfect markets even possible in the real world, or is it all just theory? Even though we rarely find perfect markets in the real world, it’s useful to understand the idea of perfect markets because economists usually start there when they see imperfections. Economists attempt to remove these imperfections. In this article, we’ll discuss the effects of imperfections in the marketplace, or externalities, and discuss when governments should step in to prevent negative externalities.

Workplace Bias: Why Many “Whiten” Their Resumes

To what extent does workplace bias exist? Does “whitening” your resume really give you a better chance of getting hired? What are some of the negative side-effects of affirmative action? Today, racial bias in the workplace is very real. The biggest hurdle for people of color is the hiring process—despite anti-discrimination laws, whites still often get hired over blacks. Sadly, studies show that “whitening” your resume actually works, thus further proving that the workforce has a long way to go. Continue reading for Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt’s take on workplace bias from her book Biased.

Caveat Emptor and Caveat Venditor: The Sales Revolution

What do caveat emptor and caveat venditor mean? How has the general feeling around sales shifted? Caveat emptor is the traditional, profit-focused sales model while caveat venditor is the more modern, service-focused model of selling. The general value system has shifted from “buyer beware” to “seller beware” due to the rise in technology and social media evening the playing field between sellers and buyers. Continue below to learn more about caveat emptor and and caveat venditor.

Are Games Art or Stories? Raph Koster’s Take

Are games art? Are games stories? Or are games metaphors? Can they be all three, and why does it matter? Game designer and author of A Theory of Fun for Game Design, Raph Koster, delves into these questions in his book. Koster wants to legitimize gaming because of the potential benefits games could have on society. Keep reading for Koster’s opinion on games’ role in society.

Donald Trump: Foreign Policy and “America First”

What was Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy? What did his “America First” policy really entail? According to the anonymous author of A Warning, a book on the behind-of-scenes of Trump’s presidency, there were several problems with Donald Trump’s foreign policy. No one even knew what “America First” really meant. He didn’t listen to foreign policy experts and changed important policy positions at a whim. Let’s take a closer look at Trump’s foreign policy problems and their implications.

Why There Is No Such Thing as a Universal Game

Is there such a thing as a game that would satisfy every player? Do different genders prefer different game types? According to Raph Koster in A Theory of Fun for Game Design, there is no such thing as a universal game. This is because everybody enjoys games differently based on factors such as intelligence type, personality, and gender. Here is why you shouldn’t try to make a universal game.