As discussed, in our reading, this week, “ethical trade, means retailers, brands, and their suppliers take responsibility for improving the working conditions of the people who make the product they sell. Most of these workers are employed by supplier companies, around the world, many based in poor countries where laws, designed to protect workers’ rights, are inadequate or not enforced.”
Statement: A recent study concluded that, “on average, consumers said they would pay 27% more for a product, normally priced at $100, if it was produced under favorable working conditions.”
A. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
B. Should ethical trade be given more world wide attention such as other world-wide issues like:
Climate change?
Large scale conflicts and wars
Religious conflicts
Border security
Poverty
Government accountability, transparency an corruption.
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