White Collar Invasion: Developed Country P Olicies Leading to Environmental Degrad Ation in South

Interdependence among nations has been on the rise since the last century and is rapidly increasing in this era of globalization and liberalization of economies. The trans -country flows are in all areas includ ing financial capital, human resources, tradable commodities, environmental resources and services, and intellectual property. This international interdependence has contributed to significantly improved standards of living in most countries. Yet, these im proved standards of living have not come without a cost.