Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies (SJBMS)
Volume-3 | Issue-03 | 293-298
Review Article
Impact of Globalization on Economic Growth of Developing and Developed Countries
Dr. Rehana Parveen
Published : March 30, 2018
Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between globalization and economic
growth. Globalization has its effect on economic growth either positively or
negatively. Globalization affects positively the economy of countries with welleducated workers and better financial systems. However, low-income countries do not
benefit from it. The positive impacts of globalization on economic growth are several.
It makes markets more efficient by increasing competition. This creates variety and
leads to economic growth. Moreover, it increases foreign direct investment rates by
facilitating technology transfer, industrial restructuring and the growth of global
companies. A countries‟ economy can benefit from this point through taxes on the
foreign investment or the increase of employment rates. However, globalization has
some negative impacts on economy. If a country‟s economy become at risk, it may
affect large number of countries. During the global financial crisis In 2007and 2008,
the United States faced a crisis in the subprime mortgage market and this crisis
extended to other countries in Europe and Asia even in the Gulf countries. Some
countries‟ economies collapsed because of this crisis. This study is significant because
it helps experts and the readers to know more aspects of globalization and economic
growth of developing and developed Countries.