Short essay about Online shopping The way of buying has significantly changed over the past few decades. The spread of the internet and the globalization system give us an immediate access to goods and services, that are produced in every part of the world. Each person living in a developed country has probably, at least once in his/her life, bought something on the web. A big amount of the online stores sell their goods for convenient prices and ship most of customers' purchases without charging extra costs. For instance, the Amazon colossus delivers almost everything within one day, requiring only to pay a little amount per year. That is a huge benefit for those who want to save money. Moreover, if someone do not have the time to look for something in the stores around the city, it is really useful to receive it directly at home. On the other hand, this system of purchases is having a strong impact on local shops. The harsh rules of the globalization tend to penalize those who are smaller, and who do not have enough resources to keep up with the market requirements. Many stores can be even forced to close if their income is not sufficient to pay all the expenses. I love buying online and I often do it. But, thinking about the consequences, sometimes I feel like I am not acting ethically. In conclusion I believe that online shopping can improve the life-quality of buyers. However its reflects on the local economies may be extremely damaging. That is why our society should try to balance the needs of the consumers with the protection of local traders.