Globalización, ¿Ventaja Global o Riesgo Local?

Abstract

Globalization has significantly impacted economies and societies worldwide. This phenomenon, which has its roots in historical exchanges such as the Silk Road, has connected markets, nations and people, generating a growing interdependence. This process has enabled large companies, such as Amazon, Apple or Coca-Cola, to expand their reach and diversify their businesses, but it has also posed challenges for small local companies, which often find it difficult to compete in a globalized market. Given this reality, a key question arises: is globalization a scenario of opportunity that enables economic and social growth for all countries?

The aim of this article is to identify, analyze and understand the relationship between globalization and global welfare, examining the social, cultural and economic effects that these dynamics generate. It starts from the premise that there are some risks associated with globalization, such as cultural homogenization and increased competition. However, it also offers numerous benefits, including access to foreign markets, the development of new technologies and the creation of strategic partnerships. It is therefore essential to assess whether globalization acts as an engine of global progress or whether, on the contrary, it represents a tool of control exercised by the most powerful countries over the most vulnerable.

Before starting, it is imperative to define well-being, which is defined as “a life that is comfortable or supplied with everything that leads to having a good and peaceful time” (Ruíz, 2017). Beyond making judgments, this article seeks to provoke a reflection on how the interaction between the global and the local could result in a more balanced and sustainable economic model in which both approaches complement and reinforce each other.