It Is a Known Fact That the Same Multinational Company

question 72

Multiple Choice

It is a known fact that the same multinational company may pay lower wages to its workers in a developing country than to those in an industrialized country. Why is this not considered an evidence of worker exploitation?

• A) Rich people deserve higher pay.
• B) The workers in developing countries have lower consumption levels than those in developed countries, thus they get lower wages.
• C) Local wages in developing countries are generally lower than in industrialized countries, with or without globalization.
• D) Workers in developing countries have higher benefits, making the overall wages about the same in both kinds of countries.
• E) Most workers in developing countries are comparatively younger, and they get lower wages because of their lack of experience.

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Definitions:

Capitalist Class

The social class that owns the means of production in a capitalist society, often associated with wealth, power, and the ability to control labor and resources.

Global Interests

The concerns or priorities that affect and involve multiple countries and cultures around the world, often relating to economic, environmental, or political issues.

Empire

A group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, monarch, or a government of another nation, often characterized by a central power exerting control over territories.

Michael Hardt

A political philosopher famous for his work with Antonio Negri on empire and global capitalism, focusing on the structure of power in the contemporary world.