Evolution, Community, and The Global Economy

摘要: The world economy at the end of twentieth century is characterized by increasing cross-border awareness and interdependence among nations. Both international trade investment have had manifold increases. Total increased from $629 billion (in 1995 dollars) in 1960 eight times to $5 trillion (world output grew only 3.6 times) (U.S. Economic Report President, 1997, p. 243). foreign direct went up $48 1981 $204 1994 (17United Nations, 1994). Small firms show an degree importance. Their share sales, value-added, employment European Union era, smaller 1990s their exports outward OECD countries many Asian (14OECD, 1996).