However there are many ways globalization has had a negative effect on the country of Ecuador. Globalization can affect a countries trade, travel, business and people; for example the negative effects big companies are causing smaller businesses. According to Munoz and Tulchin (1996), larger companies are setting up their businesses in Ecuador and are pushing out smaller corporations or family owned businesses. The large cooperation is known to offer lower retail prices based on the fact that they are able to produce their productions at a lower price. Instead of creating interdependence within Ecuador and its people, this type of globalization, or greed as I view it, can possibly be tied in with the high poverty rates in Ecuador I mentioned under the political and economic system tab.