t; Of course, "open markets and competition will always allow some people to become rich...[, but] disparity in income levels is less important than whether people are moving out of poverty, and whether they are given the opportunity to benefit from economic growth." The third point he makes is that globalization does not mean the end of local business, ethnic identities, or national culture. In fact, "revolutionary changes in trans!
             portation and communications obliterate many barriers to global market entry, creating countless opportunities for micro-entrepreneurs. These three points are the main reasons Mr. Hecklinger believes globalization is a vital part of international economics. ("Globalization: Benefits and Responsibilities")
             Next, an article by Andrew Kohut shows the varying views Americans hold on globalization. In a Pew Research Center nationwide survey in April, 43% of the respondents said that the future of global economics would help the average American, while 52% said it would hurt. The
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