Globalization at What Price?: Economic Change and Daily Life

by Pamela K. Brubaker

Book by Brubaker, Pamela K.

142 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2001

About the author

Pamela K. Brubaker is Professor of Religion at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. She has published several articles and three books on various topics in Christian ethics and women's religious history.

Reviews

[Charlene Mathe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good primer on "free trade," global trade networks, transnational corporations, and related issues that are important for consumers and Americans to consider. President Trump withdrew America from TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership). Many Conservatives felt he made a mistake in what they see as a retreat to trade protectionism. What's going on? What are the issues for and against globalization? Each one of us as consumers weighs in on the transformation of economies from nation-based to corporate-based. Most of us make our decisions on PRICE ALONE. This book asks us to consider "at what price?" ...not just what we pay at the check-out counter, but what are the short and long-term costs incurred when production and distribution are "free" of accountability for ethical standards? In other words, predatory capitalism. The last chapter responds to the question, "What can we do?" The author presents her analysis of our response from a Christian perspective, respecting our stewardship as well as our market advantage. Good intentions without good information can easily lead to undesired outcomes. The business of globalization, transnational corporations and financing is "Huge." This book will help you be informed!

[Laren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots to think about even though older now