Author(s): Jacqueline DeCarlo

Current Affairs

The European Union and United States pay fourteen billion dollars a year in illegal agricultural subsidies. In textiles and agriculture, where developing world countries have a natural economic advantage, they are effectively priced out of the market, with devastating consequences for millions of people. Grounded in the inspiring power of Fair Trade as a positive alternative to poverty, environmental destruction, and human exploitation, this enlightening book explains how we can make a difference. With comprehensive coverage of Fair Trade principles, exploration of why Fair Trade is such a powerful economic and social justice tool, and methods for participation in Fair Trade at home and in society, it will empower the reader to tackle a key source of global injustice. Generating opportunities for self-reflection, and providing guideposts for new directions in personal consumption and civic participation, "Fair Trade: A Beginner's Guide" is informative and inspiring.