3. Look at the image below. Discuss at least one positive and one negative impact of increasing global e-
commerce sales on international politics.
Mobile E-Commerce is up and Poised for Further Growth
Estimated mobile e-commerce sales worldwide
Mobile as share of total e-commerce
52.4%
58.9%
63.5%
67.2%
70.4%
72.9%
Total mobile e-commerce sales (in trillion U.S. dollars)
3.56
2.91
2.32
1.80
1.36
0.97
2016
2017
2018
2019
Includes products or services purchased via mobile devices
(including tablets) regardless of the method of payment or fulfilment;
2020
2021