When Thomas Friedman referred to the world as being "flat," he was
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referring to the economy of the United States, the fact that people in one state could now exchange goods and services with those in another state—including jobs.

referring to the global economy, the fact that people in one nation can now exchange goods and services with those in another nation—including jobs.

referring to the landscape of the Earth, the fact that erosion is making the surface of the Earth flatter.

referring to the nature of people in the world, the fact that (like a stale soda) people are not as interesting, optimistic and excited as they once were.

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When Thomas Friedman referred to the world as being "flat," he was

referring to the global economy, the fact that people in one nation can now exchange goods and services with those in another nation—including jobs.

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The correct answer is B) referring to the global economy, the fact that people in one nation can now exchange goods and services with those in another nation—including jobs.

When Thomas Friedman referred to the world as being "flat," he was referring to the global economy, the fact that people in one nation can now exchange goods and services with those in another nation—including jobs.

Thomas L. Friedman is an American Journalist that have won Pulitzer prizes for his work in the Middle East. In 2005 he wrote the book "The World is Flat: A Brief Story of the 21st Century." In the book, he refers to the history of globalization in the world and how it has affected or influence daily activities such as politics and economy. Globalization has connected the world through trade and the economies of the countries are so dependent on one another.