This document discusses the concept of globalization and its impact on international trade. It defines globalization as the growing economic interdependence between countries through increasing cross-border transactions and flows of goods, services, and capital. The key features of globalization discussed include operating and planning business globally and considering the entire world as a single market. The document also outlines some benefits of globalization like improved living standards and lowered costs, as well as challenges like job mobility and loss of cultural identity. It examines how globalization has impacted areas like economic output, wealth distribution, and development.