Environmental Impacts of Trade Globalization

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This course examines the interconnections between globalization, international trade, and changes in our environment. In it we look at the feedback between historical increases in international trade and the environment since the late 15th century, the modern acceleration of globalization and resulting negative environmental changes, as well as challenges and impediments to minimizing our environmental footprint. We will also examine modifications to current practices which could have a positive impact on the environment.