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Impact Of Globalization In Sub-Saharan Africa

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Globalization and International trade in Sub-Saharan Africa
By
Sukai Jallow
Ashesi University College

A Proposal Summited to
Dr. F.A Cooke
Ashesi University College

January, 2017

Research topic: Globalization and International trade in Sub-Saharan Africa
Research questions: How has globalization impacted International trade in Sub-Saharan Africa? The benefits and losses
Introduction
According to International Monetary Fund (IMF), Economic globalization is a historical process, the result of human innovation and technological progress. It refers to the increasing integration of economies around the world, particularly through the movement of goods, services, and capital across borders. Globalization sometimes is referred to …show more content…

However, some countries benefit more from it. Therefore it is significant to study the impact globalization have on international trade in sun-Saharan Africa. The benefit and detriment sub-Saharan African countries encounter in trading with other countries due to globalization and what are the measures sub-Saharan African countries can put in place to gain more from trading with other countries in this globalized …show more content…

However, some countries benefit more from trade and as a result, this research is to study the impact globalization have on international trade in sub-Saharan African countries. The benefits and losses and the strategic measures they can put in place to benefit more from international trade to increase the wellbeing of their people.

References
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Barry, H. (2010). Globalization and Economic Growth in SubSaharan. Gettysburg Economic Review, 1-6.
Feenstra, R. C., & Taylor, A. M. (2014). Ricardian Model. In R. C. Feenstra, & A. M. Taylor, Essential of international economics (pp. 34-42). New York: Worth Publishers.
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