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Interaktionale und institutionelle Relationen der Verantwortung: Überlegungen zu Fairtrade aus gerechtigkeitstheoretischer Perspektive
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Universität Bremen, FB 08 Sozialwissenschaften, Institut für Interkulturelle und Internationale Studien (InIIS)
Abstract This paper takes a look at the Fairtrade certification system and argues that it represents an illuminating example of the challenge of systematically determining consumer and entrepreneurial responsibilities in our global age. In taking up the question of what, if anything, may be called ‘just’ or ... view more
This paper takes a look at the Fairtrade certification system and argues that it represents an illuminating example of the challenge of systematically determining consumer and entrepreneurial responsibilities in our global age. In taking up the question of what, if anything, may be called ‘just’ or ‘fair’in Fairtrade, I more precisely argue for a two-fold thesis: that (1) a meaningful evaluation of Fairtrade must consider both an interactional and an (arguably prior) institutional understanding of global responsibilities to promote justice and that (2) Fairtrade can be better defended against several popular objections from the perspective of a theory that adequately differentiates between interactional responsibilities of global reach and institutional responsibilities of promoting justice under unjust circumstances.... view less
Keywords
justice; theory; world trade; wage; responsibility; certification; consumer; enterprise; globalization
Classification
Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Economics
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Fairtrade
Document language
German
Publication Year
2009
City
Bremen
Page/Pages
29 p.
Series
InIIS-Arbeitspapiere, 36
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications