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Maybe you're miscommunicating your emphasis. Look at you're stream of consciousness style - that's not a way to make sure you're clear. Instead of pointing the finger for the misunderstanding, just clarify it.

> Globisation ....I thought....refered to the creaping take over of "multinational" corporations consolodating whole industrys under one companys rule....locking out small businesses

That's not what it means. It means the significant, widespread reduction or elimination of national borders. As a result, a business or consumer can buy something from a supplier in Vietnam as well as from Italy or Kansas. And businesses can use multiple sources to build international supply chains.

In businesses where scale matters, it makes multinationals bigger. For example, where economies of scale exist (e.g., cars) or where network effects exist (e.g., social media).

But in other things, it empowers small businesses. A small business also can have something made by a manufacturer in Shenzen and also can sell it all over the world. If yours is the best or fills a niche, the Internet will connect you to customers.

> the possitive effects there, could be quick and profound

I don't see why that would be true. It will drive up everyone's prices, and undermine the supply chains that all businesses rely on. Fruit at the local supermarket uses international supply chains.



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