Drivers of This Second Age of Globalization (Including Communication Satellites

question 181

Short Answer

Drivers of this second age of globalization (including communication satellites, fiber optics, microchips, and the ________) are lowering the cost of telecommunications.

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Definitions:

Fisher v. University of Texas

A significant court case related to affirmative action in higher education admissions in the United States, focusing on the University of Texas at Austin's use of race as a factor in its admissions process.

Affirmative Action

A policy or a set of measures aimed at increasing opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in areas such as education and employment.

Admissions Process

The procedure through which institutions, particularly educational, evaluate and decide on the acceptance of applicants based on certain criteria.

Audit Studies

Research methodology that uses matched pairs of individuals (such as in race or gender) to apply for real job opportunities or housing to investigate discrimination.