This Week in CQ Researcher

“Fair Trade Labeling,” by Sarah Glazer, May 18, 2007

The number of products sold with fair trade labels is growing rapidly in Europe and the United States.

Does fair trade certification improve life significantly for small farmers in developing countries?
Does fair trade certification distort markets, ultimately hurting some small producers?
Would trade reforms help small farmers more than fair trade certification?

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