Globalization as a factor of the world structural development
The article defines the term “globalization” from the perspective of various scientists. The views of scholars on the nature of globalization and ways of its impact on the economy are considered. The main directions of globalization in the economic sphere are highlighted. Two groups of problems caused by the dynamism of globalization processes, in which the most important are predictions of the impact and consequences of globalization for the international community and separate countries are identified. Positive and negative consequences of globalization processes are defined.