The document discusses the globalization of health care and markets. It notes a shortage of radiologists in the US that is being addressed by outsourcing radiology readings to India over the internet. It also discusses patients from other countries traveling to India for medical treatments. The document then provides definitions and discussions of the globalization of markets and production, including how globalization has increased integration and interdependence in the world economy. Barriers to trade and investment are noted to have declined significantly since World War II, enabling globalization, along with technological advances in communication and transportation. Both the opportunities and criticisms of globalization are briefly outlined.