Hot Topics: Fair Trade

When you buy a bunch of bananas or some chocolate at the supermarket, do you know where they come from? Bananas and cocoa beans don't grow in most developed countries, so companies must buy and ship these items from various farms and people around the world. Is it important that the growers get a fair price for their goods or is it more important that the cost of the item is as low as possible? Would you spend a little more knowing that the item was of the highest quality and ethically produced? The fair trade movement hopes that you will. This book explains what fair trade is, how it works, who it can help, who it can hurt, and what consumers can expect out of products branded with the Fair Trade logo.
Hot Topics is a sophisticated but accessible series for teens that tackles many of the issue of the day by taking an in-depth look at the issue, what it means to the people involved and society as a whole, and the various arguments and controversies on how to best deal with the issue.

Australian Curriculum:

• Economics and Business - Knowledge and Understanding