Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness of economies and societies around the world. It has increased greatly due to improvements in communication, transportation, and trade agreements that allow for the easy movement of goods, capital, and information across borders. While globalization has connected people and allowed year-round access to foods, it has also led to less stable employment, outsourcing of jobs to lower cost countries, environmental damage from increased transportation, and threats to local cultures from large multinational corporations.