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Globalization has expanded market contagion from "summary" of Why Stock Markets Crash by Didier Sornette
Globalization, the process by which economies, cultures, and societies have become interconnected on a global scale, has played a significant role in expanding market contagion. In the interconnected world of today, financial markets are more interdependent than ever before. This means that events in one market can quickly spread to others, leading to a domino effect that can cause widespread market crashes. The ease of communication and transportation in the era of globalization has made it simpler for information, both good and bad, to travel across borders at lightning speed. A small event in one market can now quickly trigger panic selling in other markets, as investors around the world react to the same information simultaneously. This interconnectedness has created what is known as market contagion, where a crisis in one market can lead to a crisis in others. The increased integration of global financial markets has also meant that assets are more closely correlated than in the past. This means that when one asset class experiences a downturn, others are likely to follow suit. Market contagion has therefore become more widespread and severe, as the global economy has become more interconnected. Globalization has also led to the rise of complex financial products that can spread risk across multiple markets. While this can help to diversify risk in good times, it can also amplify the impact of market crashes. When a crisis occurs, these complex products can lead to a rapid and widespread unwinding of positions, exacerbating market contagion.- Globalization has significantly expanded market contagion by increasing the interconnectedness of global financial markets, creating closer correlations between assets, and introducing complex financial products that can amplify market downturns. This increased interdependence has made markets more susceptible to contagion, leading to more frequent and severe market crashes.
