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  1. 1. Driving forces of globalization:

    • Worldwide reduction of barriers to trade and investment

    • Market liberalization and adoption of free markets

    • Industrialization, economic development, and modernization

    • Integration of world financial markets

    • Advances in technology

  2. 2. Dimensions of market globalization:

    • Integration and interdependence of national economies

    • Rise of regional economic integration blocs

    • Growth of global investment and financial flows

    • Convergence of buyer lifestyles and preferences

    • Globalization of production activities

    • Globalization of services

  3. 3a. Firm-level consequences of market globalization: internationalization of the firm’s value chain:

    • Countless new business opportunities ...

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