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  • Impact of price and color availability on fair trade and organic apparel choice

    Creator:
    Hodgin, Elizabeth Dee
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    Working conditions in the international garment industry have long been a concern and a process to assess and certify fair trade practices was developed as a means by which to improve those conditions. Standards for fair trade apparel include safe working conditions, fair wages, compliance with laws, and reduced environmental...
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    Masters Thesis
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    approved: Catherine A. Durham Working conditions in the international garment industry have long

  • The economics of commodity promotion in the hazelnut industry

    Creator:
    Miller, Jason D.
    Abstract:
    The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of commodity promotion activities on the United States' hazelnut farmer's economic welfare. Commodity promotion activities, such as generic advertising and research, are the responsibilities of government mandated commodity commissions, such as the Hazelnut Marketing Board (HMB). The HMB is a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: Catherine A. Durham The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of