Why Did the Fair Trade Movement Develop

question 136

Multiple Choice

Why did the fair trade movement develop?

• A) Because large industrialized countries were using unfair trading practices with developing countries
• B) Because pollution was increasing too rapidly in developing countries as a result of excessive investment in mining operations
• C) Because workers involved in producing commodities like coffee were not receiving fair payment for their products
• D) Because free trade agreements were hurting smaller producers
• E) Because there was a surplus of cotton as a result of highly efficient U.S. production

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