That’s what Ronald Bailey argues in the June issue of Reason. What are his reasons? Globalization–which he defines as “the open exchange of goods”–produces:
- Longer, Healthier Lives
- Women’s Liberation
- Less Child Labor
- Faster Economic Growth
- Higher Incomes
- Less Poverty
- More Trees
- Peace
- More Productive Workers
- Better Job Prospects
Each section has a number of studies to bolster his claim. Check it out.