In the quickly evolving world of business, borders are expanding, and markets are growing. Advances in transportation and communication have changed the economic system worldwide. This title provides new and intriguing essays about the global marketplace, information that is critical for anyone interested in further accessing their industry. The volume includes 100 easy-to-understand entries across a range of global topics, including: Outsourcing; Enabling Trade Index; World Trade Organization; The Kyoto Protocol; Corporate Capitalism; and The Battle of Seattle. For those looking to understand the worldwide economy, this title provides both theory and history in a comprehensive and engaging manner. Students and business professionals alike will find great use in this text.