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“Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.” quote by Anna Lindh
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“Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.”

Anna Lindh

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Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2005

Global markets should reflect universal human values and sustainable development.

In simple terms: Markets need ethical foundations.

Key Takeaway

Promote fair, sustainable trade.

Themes

economics human rights environment global governance

Mood

formal hopeful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • international trade
  • corporate responsibility

Key Concepts

sustainability democracy law security

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies enforce ethical markets?
  • How to measure sustainability?
A Different Perspective

Balancing profit with ethics is challenging.

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