Corporations Quote by Robert Gilpin
“The multinational corporation and international production reflect a world in which capital and technology have become increasingly mobile, while labor has remained relatively immobile.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Political Economy of International Relations, 2001
Globalization makes capital and technology highly mobile, but labor remains less so, creating economic imbalances.
In simple terms: Capital moves fast, labor moves slow.
Key Takeaway
Address labor mobility challenges.
Themes
economics
globalization
labor markets
technology
capital flow
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
economic
political
When to use this quote
- trade agreements
- immigration reform
- skill development
- regional development
Key Concepts
comparative advantage
structural inequality
policy response
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy improve labor mobility?
- What are the risks of unequal mobility?
A Different Perspective
Labor immobility limits full economic integration.
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