CIRJE Discussion Papers can be downloaded without charge from: http://www.e.u-tokyo.ac.jp/cirje/research/03research02dp.html Discussion Papers are a series of manuscripts in their draft form. They are not intended for circulation or distribution except as indicated by the author. For that reason Discussion Papers may not be reproduced or distributed without the written consent of the author. CIRJE-F-260 Globalization: Challenges and Opportunities Haider A. Khan University of Denver January 2004