The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy
An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade. New Preface and Epilogue with Updates on Economic Issues and Main Characters
Pietra Rivoli
The book traces the life cycle of a T-shirt from its origins in Texas cotton fields, through manufacturing in China, to its sale in the United States and eventual recycling in Africa. It explores the complex economic, political, and social factors that drive the global textile industry, revealing the realities of free trade and the impacts on various stakeholders involved.
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