How can globalisation be stopped

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Probably not, it is too important an economic development for that to happen, but it could well be slowed down. The bigger question is, however, have we learnt the lessons of this crisis? Will we learn to spot, control and regulate the risks that seem to be an integral part of globalisation?

Because the cooperation and leadership necessary to make that happen seem to be in short supply. Image source, Getty Images. Coronavirus has halted many global deliveries. Car factories around the world have stopped production. This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Will 3D printing make it possible to manufacture things closer to where they will be used? Global Trade. How are food supply networks coping with coronavirus?

Should street food vendors be cleared off the streets? Coronavirus hits tourism in 'Teflon Thailand' Cashmere and climate change threaten nomadic life 'After the coral ban, I lost everything'. Many universities in the West would miss overseas students, who often have to pay more for their courses, and are a key income stream. There was much optimism that the world would become a better place after World War Two, with the Bretton Woods conference, pictured, aiming to ensure a fairer economic order.

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