1. Economical Growth:

   It’s widely believed that one of the benefits of globalization is greater economic growth for all parties.

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   The ability to Specialize: Global and regional cooperation allow nations to heavily lean into their economic strengths, knowing they can trade products for other resources.

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references:

Watson, & L, J. (2025, February 15). Cultural globalization | Pros, Cons, Examples, Impact, & Factors. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/cultural-globalization/The-persistence-of-local-culture

More, H. (2024, November 17). Cultural impact of globalization. The Fact Factor. https://thefactfactor.com/facts/management/international-business/cultural-impact-of-globalization/21966/#:~:text=This%20article%20examines%20the%20cultural%20impact%20of%20globalization,a%20comprehensive%20view%20of%20globalization%E2%80%99s%20effect%20on%20culture.

The brothers Dick and Mac McDonald opened the first restaurant in 1940 in San Bernardino, California. It was called "McDonald's Famous Barbecue" and had a black letter logo.

In 1948, they changed the name and started selling only hamburgers. Their new logo, also in black and white, had a character. In 1953, they added color and created a mascot with a hamburger head called Speedee. They sold hamburgers for 15 cents.

The first McDonald's franchise opened in 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona. From some angles, the building's arches looked like an "M". In 1960, the logo changed, and they used red and yellow colors.

The logo with the golden arches had many changes. In 1968, they made a simpler version of the "M", which is still used today.

References

"La historia detrás del logo de Macdonald's" (2023, July 11)

https://www.elmundo.es/como/2023/07/11/64ad17e4fc6c83b23a8b458e.html

Amazon started as an online retailer in 1994, it has expanded into streaming, cloud computing, content creation, and even groceries. But traditional business strategy tells us that the key to success is focus. 

Amazon operates country-specific sites in 13 countries – US, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, China, India, Japan, Australia. Ships products to over 100 countries worldwide, has 185 fulfillment centers globally across North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East.

Amazon Prime available in 21 countries including US, Canada, Mexico, much of Europe, Japan, India. So in a nutshell, Amazon has major operations in 13 countries, ships worldwide to 100+ countries, and offers Prime benefits in 21 countries.

How Does It Work?

Amazon is an American company that has its headquarters in Seattle. The headquarters opened back in the 90s as Amazon was founded. However, the Seattle campus today is of the highest quality.

 Is Amazon a global company?

Yes, Amazon Prime has been made available in 22 different countries since October 2021. Amazon records $25.21 million in annual revenues from retail subscriptions. January 5, 2022.

Is amazon available in all countries?

Amazon ships internationally to more than 100 countries and territories outside of the United States. However, the items you receive will be different if your international destination is chosen. To view the available items for specific international locations, you must change your default shipping location.

references

Riya. (2023, August 7). Understanding Amazon business Strategy. Feedough. https://www.feedough.com/understanding-amazon-business-strategy/

Wells, T. (2024, April 19). Amazon‘s Global Reach: A Deep Dive into the E-Commerce Giant‘s International Operations - Marketing Scoop. Marketing Scoop. https://www.marketingscoop.com/consumer/how-many-countries-does-amazon-operate-in/#google_vignette

Inside Amazon’s growth strategy. (2023, July 5). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/07/inside-amazons-growth-strategy

Williams, T. (2023, 22 octubre). How many countries does Amazon operate in? - 33rd Square. 33rd Square. https://www.33rdsquare.com/how-many-countries-does-amazon-operate-in/

"The leaders resolved to expand trade and investment to make their citizens more prosperous, nations stronger, economies more innovative and supply chains more resilient. They resolved to deepen the U.S.-India trade relationship to promote growth that ensures fairness, national security and job creation. To this end, the leaders set a bold new goal for bilateral trade – "Mission 500” – aiming to more than double total bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

Recognizing that this level of ambition would require new, fair-trade terms, the leaders announced plans to negotiate the first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall of 2025. The leaders committed to designate senior representatives to advance these negotiations and to ensure that the trade relationship fully reflects the aspirations of the COMPACT. To advance this innovative, wide-ranging BTA, the U.S. and India will take an integrated approach to strengthen and deepen bilateral trade across the goods and services sector, and will work towards increasing market access, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers, and deepening supply chain integration.

The leaders welcomed early steps to demonstrate mutual commitment to address bilateral trade barriers. The United States welcomed India’s recent measures to lower tariffs on U.S. products of interest in the areas of bourbon, motorcycles, ICT products and metals, as well as measures to enhance market access for U.S. agricultural products, like alfalfa hay and duck meat, and medical devices. India also expressed appreciation for U.S. measures taken to enhance exports of Indian mangoes and pomegranates to the United States. Both sides also pledged to collaborate to enhance bilateral trade by increasing U.S. exports of industrial goods to India and Indian exports of labor-intensive manufactured products to the United States. The two sides will also work together to increase trade in agricultural goods.

Finally, the leaders committed to drive opportunities for U.S. and Indian companies to make greenfield investments in high-value industries in each other’s countries. In this regard, the leaders welcomed ongoing investments by Indian companies worth approximately $7.35 billion, such as those by Hindalco’s Novelis in finished aluminum goods at their state-of-the art facilities in Alabama and Kentucky; JSW in steel manufacturing operations at Texas and Ohio; Epsilon Advanced Materials in the manufacture of critical battery materials in North Carolina; and Jubilant Pharma in the manufacture of injectables in Washington. These investments support over 3,000 high-quality jobs for local families." Ministry of External Affairs (2025)

These among many others articles was proclaimed this day, but these was the trade ones. In summary the articles want Indian and Americans citizens to have an economic growth and more work opportunities, it want to create new trades that benefit both countries and also reduce some tariffs, destroy trade barriers, make invests, among others.

References

Ministry of External Affairs (2025) India - US Joint Statement, https://www.mea.gov.in/bilateral-documents.htm?dtl/39066

Tariffs

"a charge or list of charges either for services or on goods entering a country."

I think tariffs are charges on products or services that come into a country. They are used to protect local businesses or make money, but they can also make prices higher for consumers."

(Dictionary Cambridge)

Import

"import something from somewhere We import a large number of cars from Japan." I think importing goods is important because it allows us to get products that are not made in our country. For example, importing cars from Japan helps people access high-quality vehicles that might not be available locally. However, too much reliance on imports can also hurt local businesses. (Dictionary Cambridge)

Export

"to send goods to another country for sale:

be exported to French cheeses are exported to many different countries.

Our clothes sell so well in this country that we have no need to export."

I think exporting is important for businesses because it allows them to reach more people and make more money. For example, exporting French cheeses helps them reach customers worldwide. However, if a company’s products are already popular in their own country, they might not need to export as much.

(Dictionary Cambridge)

References:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/export#google_vignette

China, rank 2, GDP 18.53

Germany, rank 3, GDP 4.59

2024Globalranking2024countrysGloblaReviewURL:https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/by-gdpcultutalimpactglobally

References:

Raconteur(2025), World Trade Flow. https://www.raconteur.net/infographics/world-trade-flow

Among the positive aspects, one stands out: Costa Rica’s success in the tourism sector, which has helped promote 1st he country and achieve a good position in the market. As we know, Costa Rica is a well-known destination, and the country’s connection with the rest of the world is very broad, attracting tourists from different cultures.l

However, this also exposes Costa Rica and its population to many changes and effects of globalization, such as when foreign cultures influence our own. This could put our customs at risk. Many of the changes that come from globalization are invisible because we have adopted them without realizing and now see them as normal. An example of this is that we are leaving behind our own traditions, even though many tourists come to experience our culturewe don’t value the authenticity of our identity, we won’t be able to share it with tourists.

The most important thing is to teach new generations about our identity and make them proud of it, because it is what defines us as Costa Ricans."

Globalization has brought opportunities to Costa Rica, especially in the tourism sector, helping the country position itself internationally. However, it also presents challenges, such as the threat to cultural identity, as the influence of other cultures may cause local customs to fade. It is essential for Costa Rica to value and promote its traditions to ensure its cultural heritage is preserved and authentically shared with both future generations and the tourists who visit the country

(diario extra,2019).

References:

https://www.diarioextra.com/noticia/afecta-la-globalizacion-la-identidad-del-costarricense

Exchange rates: It talks about how the currencies of different countries have different values ​​and how the exchange rates determine the equivalence between them.

Factors that affect the exchange rate: The country's economy, interest rates and inflation can influence the exchange rates.

Importance of the foreign exchange market: The foreign exchange market (Forex) is discussed in determining exchange rates and how the market allows international trade and investment.

Impact on the daily economy: It highlights how variations in exchange rates can affect the prices of imported and exported products, thus including the daily economy of people.

This video shows you an overview about the currencies and exchange rates. And it can help you to comprehend how the economy works.

References:

Money instructor (2022, December 26).

What is Currency? Exchange Rates | Money Instructor.

https://youtu.be/98U_Vb8rQfs?si=MeqsoPiBhLza6t13