Globalization and Fair Trade

In response to market globalization, should our democracy provide "fair trade" certification for coffee and other products?

Articles and Papers

Bhagwati, Jagdish N., “Anti-Globalization: Why?” (Chapter 1), In Defense of Globalization (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004)

Bhagwati, Jagdish N., “What Enriches the Poor and Liberates the Oppressed?” The Times (March 5, 2004)

Constitutional Rights Foundation, “Globalization and Worker Rights,” Bill of Rights in Action, vol. 17, no. 2 (Spring 2001)

“Fair Trade Coffee,” Global Exchange (last updated December 18, 2006)

“Fair Trade Coffee Fast Facts” and “Fair Trade Coffee Backgrounder,” Transfair USA

Fair Trade Coffee and Food Products,” Fair Trade Federation

Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International

“Grounds for Change: Creating a Voice for Small Coffee Farmers and Farmworkers with the Next International Coffee Agreement,” Oxfam International (2007)

Ligi, Amanda, “The Pros and Cons of Globalization: Is Our Economy Headed in the Right Direction?” Associated Content (April 28, 2006)

Stiglitz, Joseph E., “Globalism’s Discontents,” The American Prospect, vol. 13, no. 1 (January 1, 2002 - January 14, 2002)

“Sustaining Coffee Communities,” Starbucks Corporation

Audio Articles

“Is Fair Trade Coffee Worth the Extra Cash?" National Public Radio ( October 25, 2006)

“Sen. Sherrod Brown, Fair Trade over Free Trade" National Public Radio ( January 8, 2007)

Activities & Websites

Black Gold Network

“Make Trade Fair,” Global Call to Action Against Poverty

Video Articles and Films

"Solidarity in a Cup" CRS Fair Trade Coffee

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