The dynamic process of globalization has resulted in unprecedented levels of growth and interdependence. However, while this has blurred the old division, new ones have emerged, splintering today’s world into four inter-connected tiers.
但是关于南北差距的提法现在已经过时了。全球化的有力进程带来了前所未有的发展水平和各国的相互依赖。然而，在旧的那种差距被冲淡时，也出现了新的发展差距，把今天的世界分成了四个相互联系的层面。