"Globalization" describes the ongoing global trend toward the freer flow of trade and investment across borders and the resulting integration of the international economy. Because it expands economic freedom and spurs competition, globalization raises the productivity and living standards of people in countries that open themselves to the global marketplace.

For less developed countries, globalization offers access to foreign capital, global export markets, and advanced technology while breaking the monopoly of inefficient and protected domestic producers. Faster growth, in turn, promotes poverty reduction, democratization, and higher labor and environmental standards.

While globalization may confront government officials with more difficult choices, the result for their citizens is greater individual freedom. In this sense, globalization acts as a check on governmental power that makes it more difficult for governments to abuse the freedom and property of their citizens. Below, you'll find work Cato's scholars have done on globalization.

For more work Cato scholars have done on trade issues, visit the Center for Trade Policy Studies Web site at: www.freetrade.org

Studies

"Sustainable Development A Dubious Solution in Search of a Problem," by Jerry Taylor , Cato Policy Analysis No. 449, August 26, 2002.

"The Globalization of Human Well-Being," by Indur M. Goklany, Cato Policy Analysis No. 447, August 22, 2002.

"Rethinking the Export-Import Bank," by Aaron Lukas and Ian Vásquez, Cato Trade Briefing Paper No. 15, March 12, 2002.

"Steel Trap: How Subsidies and Protectionism Weaken the U.S. Steel Industry," by Dan Ikenson, Cato Trade Briefing Paper No. 14, March 1, 2002.

"America's Bittersweet Sugar Policy," by Mark Groombridge, Cato Trade Briefing Paper No. 13, December 4, 2001.

"Safety Valve or Flash Point? The Worsening Conflict between U.S. Trade Laws and WTO Rules," by Lewis Leibowitz, Cato Trade Policy Analysis No. 17, November 6, 2001.

"Safe Harbor or Stormy Waters? Living with the EU Data Protection Directive," by Aaron Lukas, Trade Policy Analysis No. 16, October 30, 2001.

"Trade, Labor and the Environment: How Blue and Green Sanctions Threaten Higher Standards," by Daniel T. Griswold, Cato Trade Policy Analysis No. 15, August 2, 2001.

"The Case against Capital Controls: Financial Flows, Crises, and the Flip Side of the Free-Trade Argument," by Christopher A. Hartwell, Cato Policy Analysis No. 403, June 14, 2001.

"Missing the Target: The failure of the Helms-Burton Act," by Mark Groombridge, Cato Trade Briefing Paper No. 12, June 5, 2001.

"Free Trade, Free Markets: Rating the 106th Congress," by Daniel Griswold, Cato Trade Policy Analysis No. 13, March 26, 2001.

"The Case for Open Capital Markets," by Robert Krol, Cato Trade Briefing Paper No. 11, March 15, 2001.

"WTO Report Card III: Globalization and Developing Countries," by Aaron Lukas, Cato Trade Briefing Paper No. 10, June 20, 2000.

"WTO Report Card II: An Exercise or Surrender of U.S. Sovereignty?," by William H. Lash III and Daniel T. Griswold, Cato Trade Briefing Paper No. 9, May 4, 2000.

"WTO Report Card: America's Economic Stake in Open Trade," by Daniel T. Griswold, Cato Trade Briefing Paper No. 8, April 3, 2000.

"The H-1B Straitjacket: Why Congress Should Repeal the Cap on Foreign-Born Highly Skilled Workers," by Suzette Brooks Masters and Ted Ruthizer, Cato Trade Briefing Paper No. 7, March 3, 2000.

"Trade, Jobs, and Manufacturing: Why (Almost All) U.S. Workers Should Welcome Imports," by Daniel T. Griswold, Cato Trade Briefing Paper No. 6, September 30, 1999.

Books

The Race to the Top: The Real Story of Globalization, by Tomas Larsson (November, 2001).

Against the Dead Hand: The Uncertain Struggle for Global Capitalism, by Brink Lindsey (December, 2001).

Global Fortune: The Stumble and Rise of World Capitalism, edited by Ian Vásquez (August, 2000).

Economic Freedom of the World: 2001 Annual Report, by James Gwartney and Robert Lawson (April, 2001).

Opinion and Commentary

"Honorable End to Steel Protectionism," A Cato Commentary, The Washington Times, September 6, 2002.

"Bush Is Right to Snub Johannesburg," by Jerry Taylor, A Cato Daily Commentary, August 31, 2002.

"GM Trade War," by Ronald A. Bailey, A Cato Commentary, The Los Angeles Times, August 9, 2002.

"Mixed Signals on Trade Barriers," by Brink Lindsey, A Cato Commentary, The Wall Street Journal, July 30, 2002.

"No: The Embargo Harms Cubans and Gives Castro an Excuse for the Policy Failures of His Regime," by Daniel T. Griswold, Insight on the News, May 27, 2002.

"Our Immigration Laws: A Response to John Fonte," by Daniel T. Griswold, National Review Online, May 21, 2002.

"Risky Amendments Threaten Fast Track," by Brink Lindsey and Dan Ikenson, The Washington Times, May 10, 2002.

"Should the US Reduce by 50% the Number of Legal Immigrants and 'Immigrant' Students?," by Daniel T. Griswold, Wichita Eagle, April 23, 2002.

"There You Go Again," by Dan Griswold, National Review Online, April 16, 2002.

"U.S. Protectionism Imperils Free Trade Talks With Latins," by Brink Lindsey, A Cato Commentary, March 22, 2002.

"Dump The Export-Import Bank," by Aaron Lukas and Ian Vásquez, A Cato Daily Commentary, March 19, 2002.

"Argentina's Current Political-Economic Crisis," by Steve Hanke, A Cato Daily Commentary, March 12, 2002.

"Comment & Analysis: The Best Path to Prosperity," by Samuel Brittan, A Cato Commentary, February 14, 2002. This article originally appeared in the Financial Times on February 14, 2002.

"Free Traders Need To Tell It Like It Is," by Tomas Larsson, A Cato Daily Commentary, February 4, 2002.

"Moral Colonialism," by Tomas Larsson, A Cato Daily Commentary, January 15, 2002.

"Anti-Globalization or Anti-Civilization?," by Aaron Lukas, A Cato Daily Commentary, September 21, 2001.

"How to Open Markets by Example," by Brink Lindsey, A Cato Daily Commentary, July 16, 2001.

"Respect Us! (or Else)," by Aaron Lukas, A Cato Daily Commentary, July 2, 2001.

"The Keys to Economic Freedom and Prosperity," by James Gwartney and Robert Lawson, A Cato Daily Commentary, April 19, 2001.

"Poor Choice," by Brink Lindsey, The New Republic Online, November 12, 2001.

"Ending Mass Poverty," by Ian Vásquez, A Cato Commentary, September, 2001.

"Seven Moral Arguments for Free Trade," by Daniel T. Griswold, Cato Policy Report, July/August 2001.

"Clueless in Quebec," by Aaron Lukas, National Review Online, April 18, 2001.

"Roasting Starbucks," by Aaron Lukas, National Review Online, March 26, 2001.

"NAFTA Means Better Future for Mexicans," by Aaron Lukas, A Cato Commentary, February 21, 2001.

"The Blessings and Challenges of Globalization," by Daniel T. Griswold, A Cato Commentary, September 1, 2001.

"The Return to a Global Economy," by Ian Vásquez, A Cato Commentary, November, 2000.

"Globalphobia in the Streets -- Again," by Brink Lindsey, A Cato Commentary, April 15, 2000.

Events

"Global Farm Subsidy Levels and U.S. Farm Bill Fallout," A Cato Institute policy forum, June 6, 2002.

"India Unbound: A Personal Account of a Social and Economic Revolution from Independence to the Global Information Age," A Cato Institute book forum, April 22, 2002.

"Trade War or Tax Reform?: The WTO Ruling on Tax Breaks for U.S. Exporters," A Cato Institute policy forum, February 13, 2002.

"Against the Dead Hand: The Uncertain Struggle for Global Capitalism," A Cato Institute book forum, February 5, 2002.

"The Race to the Top: The Real Story of Globalization," A Cato Institute book forum, January 15, 2002.

"Is Globalization Good for the Poor?," A Cato Institute policy forum, September 18, 2001.

"Mighty Is the Mongrel? Winning In the Global Economy," A Cato Institute book forum, November 20, 2000.

Television Appearances

Brink Lindsey discusses steel tariffs on Cannon's "Street Sweep." August 22,2002 [Real Media].