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The globalization of capital has had both positive and negative impacts on human rights. On the positive side are improved health and physical well-being for massive numbers of people. On the negative side are: the oppression of millions as a consequence of the leverage international capital has over government policies and the right of workers; and the growing gap between the haves and have nots, both within and between countries.
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Honey, R. Impact of the Globalization of Capital on Human Rights. GeoJournal 60, 93–98 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:GEJO.0000033603.77557.aa
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