PHENOMENON OF GLOBALIZATION: ITS PROS AND CONS D. Dolzhenkov, IE-09 Structure 1. Globalization as a phenomenon, its causes and consequences. 2. Advantages and disadvantages of globalization. 3. Implications of globalization in Ukraine. What is Globalization? Globalization is a process of economic, political and cultural integration and unification. Globalization involves many countries and majority of huge enterprises. Main Advantages of Globalization Advantages Developing international trade and companies Enhancing information speed Reducing the probability of beginning a war Main Disadvantages of Globalization Disadvantages Unemployment Great dependence of one country on others Extreme pollution of enviroment Ukraine’s Balance of Trade 30000000 25000000 20000000 Export 15000000 10000000 Import 5000000 SA U A si a op e E ur R us si a 0 Conclusion Globalization needs permanent control from the governments. Globalization affects all people’s lives. Globalization has both advantages and serious disadvantages. Reducing the impact of negative sides of globalization is the main target of modern scientists.