how can international trade cause inequality, conflict + injustices Flashcards
how can international trade cause inequality (3)
Many LIDC’s have limited access to global markets - increases development gap
skilled workers - mainly men - benefit most from employment - unskilled at disadvantage - low skill in LIDC’s - low education
In many LIDC’s - internal inequalities increased by trade - spatially concentrated in port areas
how can international cause conflicts (3)
Disputes over tariffs - (china and USA) - commodity prices and changes in trade agreements - LIDC’s have a lack of control
corruption and security breaches at borders - illegal trade
port development, mining and deforestation - links to trade - negative environmental conflicts
how can international trade cause injustices (3)
land grabbing by investors - result in displacement of communities
use of child labour and modern slavery - in attempt to create cheap labour - exploitation of workforce
enequal power relations - unfair trade rules + opening up free trade can adversely effect small scale businesses in LIDC’s
