OK - full disclosure... I confess total ignorance and full bias here. I think Fair Trade is pretty much useless, or something that the rich can do to make themselves "feel better" about spending money.
But I have never really looked into it til today because of a discussion in another thread. So, I'm starting to look into it, and am not encouraged by what I see to spend extra for "fair trade" goods.
Here's my post from another thread....
It seems like "Fair Trade" is related to "everybody is equal, but some are more equal than others".
Surprise! Fairtrade Doesn't Benefit The Poor Peasants
Also, see here.
Convince me that I should pay MORE for goods because it actually benefits somebody in a meaningful way. And, what about the costs of overseeing this - who else profits? How does it work - who "manages" the process?
But I have never really looked into it til today because of a discussion in another thread. So, I'm starting to look into it, and am not encouraged by what I see to spend extra for "fair trade" goods.
Here's my post from another thread....
It seems like "Fair Trade" is related to "everybody is equal, but some are more equal than others".
Surprise! Fairtrade Doesn't Benefit The Poor Peasants
Also, see here.
Convince me that I should pay MORE for goods because it actually benefits somebody in a meaningful way. And, what about the costs of overseeing this - who else profits? How does it work - who "manages" the process?
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