Cheap labor Quote by Michel Chossudovsky
“Global poverty is an input on the supply side; the global economic system feeds on cheap labor.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Global Economics Critique, 2015
Poverty persists because economies rely on cheap labor, making low wages a structural component of global supply chains.
In simple terms: Cheap labor sustains global economy, causing poverty.
Key Takeaway
Address labor exploitation.
Themes
economics
inequality
globalization
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- fair trade initiatives
- corporate accountability
- NGO advocacy
Key Concepts
Supply chain dynamics
labor rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can supply chains be restructured?
- What role do consumers play?
A Different Perspective
Complex factors beyond labor costs also drive poverty.
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