Child Labor

Child Labor

Minicase 8.1

Should labor practices in another country be a relevant consideration in international trade? Why or why not?

Yes, the labor practices in another country should be considered a relevant consideration in international trade. The concern of social activists and labor is that the growing imports from countries where labor standards are apparently not imposed are at an adequate high level and will be harmful and damaging to working conditions and wages in the countries involved in industrialized importing. This is one reason that the labor practices are considered relevant internationally. They also help in doing the business in the ...