n our modern world, there is a prevailing trend drawing countries and their labor forces toward dependence on commercial exchange in a global economy.

In your opinion, what may be the long-term effect of this worldwide commercialization and global capitalism? What are the pros and cons of global dependence on commercial exchange and what are some of the potential social, political, biological, and psychological changes that might occur as a result of this dependence? Do you think the pros will outweigh the cons (or vice versa)? If the trend toward global dependence on commercial exchange continues, will all counties be able to contribute equally in the global economic development and progression?