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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
in: Economics
Summary:

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.

Key points:

1. Global Supply Chain: A T-shirt's journey from Texas cotton fields to Chinese factories, U.S. shops, and African markets shows the complex global supply chain.

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