... 1992.) Globalisation today is seen as a positive thing for many people however it is also seen as 'a threat to the local diversity and local autonomy.' (Amin, A, Thrift, N, 1994.). Although globalisation has helped many people, the number of people living in poverty has increased by almost 100 million as total world income has increased by an average of 2.5% annually. (Stiglitz, J. 2002). Globalisation has caused many inequalities for the world both between and within countries. Western countries have pushed poor countries to eliminate their barriers and their tariffs on goods however they have kept their own barriers therefore there has been continued polarisation between the poor countries and the richer countries. I agree with amin when he says that 'globalisation revalidates and reconstitutes place, locality and difference.' (Amin, A, Thrift, N. 1994.) There can also be inequality within countries. There are some cities which can attract growth ...

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