Lesson 14 of 84 · Economics
⭐ 30 XP⚓ Market PortFair Trade
Fair trade means that workers get paid fairly for the products they make.
🎯 Your mission
Follow the money. Then follow the choices.
⚡ The twist
Trade isn't just stuff — it's ideas, words, and germs.
Mind = Blown
🤯 The first ATM was installed in 1967 — and used radioactive ink.
Then & Now
💱 This is happening in your local store every single day.
Fair trade means that workers get paid fairly for the products they make. This helps ensure that everyone is treated well and can make a living. When we buy fair trade items, we help support these workers.
Key Facts
Fair trade helps workers get paid fairly.
It ensures everyone is treated well.
Buying fair trade supports workers around the world.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does fair trade help workers do?
Why this still matters
The next time you spend $1, ask: who else benefited besides you?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Find two products that look similar but cost very different. Why?
For the dinner table
“If you had $20 to start a business, what would you sell?”
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