Since 2001, several developments caused the process of globalization to slowdown. These include all but
A) Increased costs of security and insurance due to risks and uncertainty of terrorism
B) Financial crises and the impact they have on domestic economic policy and trade protectionism
C) Cyber attacks
D) Fragmentation of production globally

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Fragmentation of production globally is actually a component of globalization, not a factor that slows it down. It refers to the dispersal of production processes across different countries, which is a hallmark of increased globalization, as companies seek to optimize production by locating different stages of production in different countries where they can be performed most efficiently or cost-effectively.

Since 2001, Several Developments Caused the Process of Globalization to Slowdown