Does the end justify the means? This assignment looks at the factors that surround the goods we purchase.

First, provide a brief (one paragraph) overview of this week’s material.

 Discuss whether or not workers are exploited in manufacturing of US imports. In your response consider whether they are better off in that type of job or an alternative. Provide a rationale.

 Examine whether or not US consumers should boycott or increase in the purchase of these goods and the effects that boycott or increase in purchase would have on the workers.

 Should standards be set for work rules in other countries? Or, should work rules be left tothe political system in a particular country?

 If work rules are set, who should set them and how should they be enforced?