There are many ways in which globalization affects the lives of people around the world. I will mention some of the good consequences of it, as well as some of the bad ones.
<em>Pros</em>:
Globalization has made transportation and communication much faster and efficient.
Globalization has raised the standards of living of many people in developing countries.
Globalization has made travelling easier, which is good both for travellers and for those who depend on tourism for their subsistence.
Globalization has made different cultures and ways of living accessible to the average person.
Globalization encourages the exchange of ideas.
<em>Cons</em>:
Globalization has often meant "westernization," which means that Western values are imposed everywhere.
Because of the process of westernization, cultures have often been affected or diluted.
Traditional ways of eating have changed, and fast food has increased, which has worsen the health of people all over the world.
Globalization has made competition in the global markets extremely difficult for poor or small countries.
Globalization has brought problems of immigration in many areas.
Globalization as overall improved the living standards of all people, which is because of improved communications between people, improved trade, and nations helping one another.
The best statement regarding the importance of the code of Hammurabi would be that "<span>D all people could see the *laws*", since prior to this it was very hard to know the laws of the land, and therefore very hard to follow them. </span>
