The Four Asian Tigers

This cartoon clearly shows the positive effects of a globalized economy through the example of the Four Asian Tigers: Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea. These nations were highly impoverished up until the late 60s. They are represented during this time by flea-bitten, malnourished kittens. However, in the 70s, they began to export goods and, with the money saved by low labor costs, were able to purchase machinery to further speed up production. These goods were exported all over the world, and the four kittens grew into strong tigers with great economic power. Today these countries are among the most highly developed worldwide. If not for globalization and exports, they would likely have remained impoverished.