Globalization entails an erosion of the national borders and the expansion of trade and technology. In this course we will aanalyze the political and economic implications of the process of globalization and its impact on Developed and Less Developed Countries. Among the issues discussed will be the increased power of Transnational Corporations and Nongovernmental organizations as well as the power of International Organizations such as the World Bank and the IMF. The course will also focus on the impact of globalization on poverty and wealth across the world.