what do u think about fair trade?

Question

what do u think about fair trade?
best full answer i will give 10 points

Answer 1

The idea behind fair trade is great however if you are refering to the brand fair trade then I think its a misconception. Very few people realise that fair trade is even a brand with all the expense that goes with running, promoting and selling a brand, so much of the extra cost (which many believe goes to the growers) actually goes to running, promoting and managing the brand and you guessed it this is done in developed countries. Also with regards to Tea, buying ethically traded tea such as PG Tips, Tetley or Liptons actually benefits more people as there are strict guide lines on pay working hours and conditions, most of the manufacturers in this area of the industry provide hospitals, schools and pensions to workers a unheard of level of support for workers in developing countries, whereas Fair Trade Tea mainly benefits one plantation owner, who, although native to the country the Tea is being produced in does not have the same strict guidelines regarding how they treat their workers.

Answer 2

fair trade can be both good and bad. here's the case. fair trade is SUPPOSED to help small firms in countries that are less well developed like small banana plantation firms in Ecuador, so that the people who run that business gets more income and in turn helps the country etc (multiplier effect). However, like all other charities, part of what you donate is a bit dodgy, as an unknown sum of money is given to the major people who runs it (like scope for example, no offense to scope people, but rumour has it) and people like me who have given to charities quite generously before gets quite doubtful of the real amount of money getting to the people in need, considering that the poor farmers are still poor and there's little improvement. Moreover, the high prices on fair trade products are a bit too high, even higher than some local grocers. So the real question at this point is, who should I support? local farmers or foreign farmers who are poor? I guess the answer is obvious, the poor farmers, but are you sure that they are getting what they need? or are they getting a small small percentage. All in all, I would say that fair trade has its good points, but is also equally flawed, hence, i would buy an equal amount of fair trade goods and normal goods if i have the cash in my hands at the supermarket.

Answer 3

I think fair trade is a very good idea. Often we do not help poorer countries because we don't know that they are getting the money. we think most of it goes on admin. costs and salaries to the organisation. Fair trade ensures not only that the people of the country learn a trade, but reap the profits from their own hard work. it helps them to help themselves and this is the best way we can help people, by making them responsable and ensuring they see the results and benefit from the results themselves. They can easily give up, when its other people doing for them all the time.

Answer 4

I think that Fair Trade is wonderful because farmers and people that live in countries full of poverty grow things like bananas and cocoa beans should deserve more money. Other companies just give them small amounts of money for loads of stuff so yeah. That's my thought about Fair Trade. I always buy Fair Trade if I can...

Answer 5

Hi Fair trade is a good idea poorly executed. In a REAL fair trade agreement a balance is established between two nations such that both benefit economically. Unfortunately the history has been that it is used to export both jobs and technology to other nations for the sole benefit of corporations. Good if you own one, not good if you work for one.

Answer 6

We just touched on this subject in Uni LOL

Lets start of with the two types of world trade,
Free - Fair.

Free trade is what big companies do they gain most of the profit were as the peron who has done all the labour gets very little e.g

Bananas Worlds popular fruit,

7p goes to the grower, 20p goes to the transporter, 45p goes to the company and 28p goes to the packager.

Now here is the Q is that fair im my opinion NO....

So that is what fair trade does it gives the grower more money for what they deserve.

Hope i have helped anything you want to know then just ask me @

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Brian

Answer 7

I think fair trade is great! I persuade my parents to only buy fair trade stuff. At least some money is going to someone in need. At school, we do alot to help people in Africa we linked schools to them!

Answer 8

Fair trade is not the thing needed - it's Trade Justice. The latter is where the farmer (producer) receives the correct amount he/she is owed - clearly the real 'fair' option.

Answer 9

Definitions of Fair Trade on the Web:

* From the International Federation for Alternative Trade: Fair trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers - especially in the South. From Fairtrade.org: Fair Trade is an alternative approach to conventional international trade. ...
* These companies negotiate directly with the growers or producers of products to establish a fair price for the product. In commodities such as coffee, organizations have committed to paying a price and following procedures, which meet needs of the small growers even when the world market is below that price.
* a term used to describe a social-responsibility movement demanding that farmers receive fair prices for their products; also describes products that are produced by these farmers.
* Trademark of TransFair USA, licensor of the Fair Trade® mark for agricultural products in the United States. www.transfairusa.org
* is a commitment to social justice in which employees and farmers are treated and paid fairly, sustainable environmental practices are followed and long-term trade relationships are fostered.
* International trade involving shipments that do not benefit from government assistance. Fair trade --and the related concept of unfair trade practices ( Sec .I) --is almost always used in the context of policies or practices affecting exports, while free trade usually refers to the absence of barriers to imports. See also level .playing field.
* The Fair Trade movement has set itself the goal of improving the position of disadvantaged producers in developing countries. To achieve this, certain criteria have been and are being formulated which a product has to meet in order to be granted the right to use the label and be marketed under it. ...
* The trading of goods that creates relationships between producers, traders and consumers in a manner that ensures that producers work in safe conditions, are paid fair wages, and are mindful of the environment. Not to be confused with free trade.
* trade that is conducted legally
* The fair trade movement, also known as the trade justice movement, promotes the use of labour, environmental and social standards for the production of commodities, particularly those exported from the Third World and Second World to the First World. Standards may be voluntarily adhered to by importing firms, or enforced by governments through a combination of employment and commercial law. ...
* Fairtrade labelling (usually simply fairtrade, fair trade, Fair Trade or fair trade certified) is a brand designed to allow consumers to identify goods (especially agricultural products such as coffee) which meet agreed standards of fairness. The system involves independent auditing of producers to ensure standards are met, and products sourced from these producers may licence the appropriate fairtrade symbol.

Answer 10

it's fair