Coffee Quote by Eduardo Galeano
“The wages Haiti requires by law belong in the department of science fiction: actual wages on coffee plantations vary from $.07 to $.15 a day”
About This Quote
Source Book: Open Veins of Latin America, 1971
Labor wages in Haiti are absurdly low, resembling fictional settings rather than realistic economies.
In simple terms: Haiti wages are unrealistically low.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for fair wages.
Themes
economics
inequality
labor rights
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy discussions
- NGO reports
- academic research
- media analysis
Key Concepts
exploitation
global disparity
development economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could raise wages in Haiti?
- How does global trade affect local wages?
A Different Perspective
Data may be outdated or oversimplified.
