Fair Trade Debate
There has been criticism of fair trade (especially the Fairtrade brand) on a wide range of issues some of which are set out below. There has been little attempt to respond to the issues raised, and the information requested by critics has not been forthcoming.
Read more about Fair Trade Debate: Ethical Basis of Criticisms, Inefficient Marketing System, Fairtrade Helps The Rich, Trade Justice and Fair Trade, Political Objections
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