Globalization differs from earlier world trade networks primarily in its ________.

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Globalization involves a much greater scope and volume of trade and economic activity than earlier world trade networks. While there has been an increase in air travel, it is not the primary factor that sets globalization apart. The speed of communication and transportation may also be a factor, but it is secondary to the overall scope and volume of globalization.

Globalization Differs from Earlier World Trade Networks Primarily in Its