Lesson 2: Economic Globalization and Inequality

How did global trade and finance reshape economies?
Why did globalization benefit some groups more than others?

neoliberalism, outsourcing, free trade, economic inequality

APWH Unit 9 Topic 9.2
Skill 2.A
Reasoning Process: Causation

Evaluating economic arguments and cause-and-effect relationships.

Students examine the economic consequences of globalization across regions.
Purpose: Analyze economic causation and impact
DOK: 3

Global labor markets and wealth gaps.

Students may view globalization as universally beneficial or harmful.

Data analysis supports; structured debate prompts.

Short analytical paragraph using economic evidence.

Economic graphs, trade data