Here’s a quick reminding summary of each of the readings and the way I think they all fit together-
Sen:
Believes that freedom is not only a result of development but also a tool to promote other freedoms. I like how the open market was compared to a conversation- it seems silly to say that people could [...]
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Short Summaries and Tie-In
Posted in economy, tagged economy, robin, summary on November 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Economics and Globalization
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The Globetrotting Sneaker
The high end shoes made by American companies such as Nike or Reebok serve as iconic moves towards post-Cold War modernization for several countries overseas, namely Russia and China. The introduction of Michael Jordan’s sneakers is supposed to convince the underpaid laborers (i.e. women) that their country is progressing. By operating under this [...]