Trade as if children mattered
The use of abusive child labor in developing countries is investigated in terms of its violation of the fundamental human rights of children and its role in international production and trade. Evaluates efforts to eliminate the use of child labor in the knotted carpet and soccer ball
industries through the use of corporate codes of conduct and product labeling. Given the limits to these voluntary efforts, explores existing and proposed linkages between international labor standards and trade policy as means to protecting the health and moral wellbeing of children.
Keywords: Children; Codes of practice; Developing countries; International standards; Labour force
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 December 2001
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