An International Corporation Builds a Factory in a Poverty-Stricken Country

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Essay

An international corporation builds a factory in a poverty-stricken country. The company hires lots of local workers but releases chemical toxins into the air during the production process. A U.S. citizen visiting this country suggests that living standards in the country have declined as a result of the new factory. Evaluate this statement.

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Definitions:

African Americans

African Americans are a racial or ethnic group in the United States with origins in the black racial groups of Africa, including those who have lived through the slavery era, the Civil Rights Movement, and continue to navigate societal challenges.

Commissions

Bodies established by governments or other organizations to undertake specific tasks or investigate particular issues; also refers to the earnings of salespeople based on sales achieved.

U.S. Army

The principal land warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces.

Deserted

Deserted refers to a place or thing that has been abandoned or left empty and devoid of human presence or activity.