The Source for Outsourcing.
Offshoring? McWorld? Americanization? Sweatshops? Genetically-modified foods? If you're looking for a non-technical introduction to these and other topics related to cross-national trade, I've got a web site to suggest. I just came across it, so I haven't done a thorough review, but it looks useful.

The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) has developed A World Connected to discuss some of the hot issues in economics, business, trade, culture, and foreign policy. It's got pro-and-con treatments, profiles of social entrepreneurs, and

The Sweatshops and Globalization section asks the question of "whether or not it?s fair for big western companies to benefit from cheap labor in the developing world.

What's the difference between free trade and fair trade?

Does globalization destroy the cultures of the world?

Does foreign trade destroy jobs? How about outsourcing, or as it is now called (when another country is involved), offshoring?

The site's attitude is seen here:
"AWorldConnected recognizes that although participants in the globalization debate are typically divided into anti-globalization and pro-globalization camps, globalization is far too complex to simply choose sides.

"Our perspective cuts across ideologies and the traditional left/right political divide. We have a deep and abiding respect for the basic human desire to rise out of want and bondage, to overcome restrictions in order to reach human potential. Our vision is inspired by the ideas of universal freedom and voluntary exchange, and our project is driven by the real-life stories of individuals struggling for self-determination and success, however they might define it." (permalink)