The document provides an overview of international business, including: 1) It defines international business as transactions carried out across national borders to satisfy objectives of individuals, companies, and organizations. 2) International business has grown significantly in recent decades, with global trade increasing from $200 billion to over $7.5 trillion in the past 30 years. 3) International business has created a network of global links that bind countries and economies through trade, financial markets, and living standards.