Understanding Fair Trade and Global Consumerism

What is the main message of the text?

• To promote the consumption of local products.

• To highlight the importance of Fair Trade in supporting ethical business practices.

• To encourage people to stop consuming coffee and chocolate.

• To explain the history of global trade.

What is Fair Trade primarily concerned with?

• Maximizing profits for corporations.

• Ensuring fair wages and good working conditions for workers.

• Reducing the cost of production.

• Increasing the speed of production.

Match the following issues with their descriptions.

• Products that are priced beyond reach.

• They are too expensive.

• Products that do not meet standards.

• They are of low quality.

• Products associated with unfair working conditions.

• They are not available in all countries.

• Products that have limited distribution.

• They often come from exploited labor.

What does the Fair Trade certification label signify?

• The product is the cheapest available.

• The product is organic.

• The product is made locally.

• The product meets strict labor, environmental, and developmental standards.

The impact of choosing Fair Trade products is that it (a)   .

• It reduces the variety of products
• It increases the cost of living.
• It empowers producers and supports
• It supports unethical business prac

What is a key benefit of Fair Trade for workers?

• They are paid a consistent salary.

• They work longer hours.

• They receive no benefits.

• They have fewer job opportunities.

What does the text suggest about consumerism?

• Consumerism can be a force for good if aligned with ethical values.

• Consumerism is inherently bad.

• Consumerism is only beneficial for corporations.

• Consumerism should be avoided.

The relationship between supply and demand according to the text is that (a)  

• They are unrelated.
• Demand dictates supply.
• Supply dictates demand.
• Supply is more important than deman

What is the significance of the block printing example from India?

• It demonstrates that block printing is the most profitable industry.

• It highlights the preservation of cultural heritage through Fair Trade.

• It shows that traditional skills are not valued.

• It proves that Fair Trade is unnecessary in India.

What is the impact of Fair Trade on coffee farmers?

• They receive no benefits from Fair Trade.

• They are paid less than conventional coffee farmers.

• They earn five times more from Fair Trade coffee.

• They receive the same amount as conventional coffee farmers.