How can governments mitigate the negative effects of free trade, such as job losses and environmental harm, while still benefiting from the economic growth it can stimulate?

In recent years, globalization has been a hotly debated topic, with proponents arguing that it has led to increased economic growth and opportunities, while opponents claim that it has widened inequality and caused environmental degradation. With this in mind, consider the following questions: 1.How has globalization affected the economy of a particular country or region, and what have been the social and environmental implications of this process?2.What are the main drivers of globalization, and how have they evolved over time?

The overall growth of global trade has more than doubled since 2000. Why? What has been the most important factor prompting this growth. Is this rate of growth likely to continue in the future? Why or why not?

Given the arguments relating to the new trade theory and strategic trade policy, what kind of trade policy should business be pressuring government to adopt? What are the economic and political arguments for regional economic integration? Given these arguments, why don't we see more substantial examples of integration in the world economy?