The World, Europe and the Social Sciences

In: International social science journal: ISSJ, Band 44, S. 141-146

Abstract

Despite current strong trends in the world toward political & economic liberalization, counterveiling trends also exist, as evidenced by the widening gap between rich & poor nations. Also, despite declines in proportionate population, rich nations now account for a greater share of world wealth, trade, & finance than they did in the 1970s. The widening gap is due largely to the rapid technological progress taking place in the rich nations & a counterproductive asymmetry in the management of the world economy. Rich nations must assume greater responsibility for alleviating these conditions. Social science can assist through research in: economic history; strategies for strengthening the UN system; integration of environmental inputs into the system of national accounts; & the depth, scope, & dispersion of the growing interdependence of nations. 12 References. D. Generoli