Question

Describe two factors that have led to the greater interconnectedness of countries.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Liberalization of foreign trade and foreign investment policies

2. Information technology

Explanation:

1. Liberalization of foreign trade and foreign investment policies. Trade liberalization means removing constraint or impediments to free flow of trade among countries in the world. It enables import and export to take place hence led to interconnectedness of countries.

Also, foreign companies are allowed and able to locate their business outlet in their host country. Due to foreign investment policies, there is fusion of market and production thus leading to interconnectedness of countries.

2. Information technology. Constant improvement in information technology has led to interconnectedness of countries. For instance, the use of internet(social media) comes at a lower cost hence messages can be sent from a remote area and goes viral around the world immediately it is sent.

Also telecommunication gadgets such as mobile phones, telegraphs, fax connects people and business across several race and continents.