Was the post-WW2 form of globalisation a historical abberation?

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You are both right.

The problem (as is often the case) here is that you both interpret the meaning of Globalization differently:

  • you: 1786 to 1990
  • friend: 1990 onwards

The effects of mondialization (as globalization was termed in the 19th century) is considered by many (through the 1786 Eden Agreement, a Free Trade agreement between Britain and France) part of the cause of the French Revolution.

In the 1960's, tarifs existed between major trade blocks, but is nevertheless considered a globalized trade (as it was during the colonial times).

Since the 1990's, the term is associated more with the meaning of no interference from governments (Free trade: markets regulates itself).


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