In general, so-called less developed states have found it difficult to exploit the opportunities offered by globalization, which has, in some cases, had negative effects on economic growth and living standards.
Vanþróuðum löndum hefur einnig reynst erfitt að færa sér alþjóðavæðinguna í nyt og þar hefur hún jafnvel haft neikvæð áhrif á hagvöxt og almenn lífsskilyrði.