Economic Consequences Of Globalization

Globalization came to be in a time of desperation and turmoil. Countries needed support to recover from grueling years of war. Although the diplomatic characteristics of globalization are beneficial to prevent war, there has been economic downfall and humanitarian crisis that results from globalization. These consequences such as, finance, investments, free trade financial consequences, unemployment, migration, and culture blending, can be illustrated in the social and economic relations of the United States and Mexico. From this model, globalization’s flaws will be exemplified, and for these reasons populist political movements are currently supporting the end of globalization in the near future. In terms of international finance, there …show more content…
Immigration constitutes a change in the supply and demand of labor within a country. This change can lead to scarcity of both skilled and unskilled labor. NAFTA increased the number of manufacturing jobs in Mexico, but it devastated the agricultural industry of farm laborers. This meant that unskilled laborers needed to find employment opportunities somewhere else within Mexico or focus their prospects on somewhere else to immigrate. This is another example of the benefits and consequences of free trade agreements. In this case, free trade agreements disrupt the balance of a nations work flow, because laborers are forced to change or look for new jobs. Of course, it is important to note that Mexican immigrants do not only settle in the United States for economic purposes, the American standard of living, low crime rates, and democratic government are also reasons why families move to find better opportunities. However, all these factors can be showcased in push-pull effect model on human capital within economy. All of the reasons Mexican workers would want to migrate would have a push effect that moves labor out of Mexico and into the United States. The pull factors for Mexican immigrants would be the welfare benefits, political and religious freedom, higher standards of living, and the modern advancements of telecommunication that make immigration an easier transition from home. Cheap labor, from immigration, fuels American industry, and fills in the demand for unskilled labor. This cheap labor can come in the form of legal and illegal immigration. Cheap labor is good for employers, especially in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and factory workers. Although cheap labor makes costs for employers lower, natives that are looking for employment may