Although there are benefits to buying and selling goods and services from country to country, many people are concerned that a global economy contributes to unfair wages and working conditions in many parts of the world. This interesting title examines the global economy and technological innovation, the exploitation of workers, and the 2008 economic crisis. Readers will gain an understanding of key concepts, such as fair trade, and find out how each of us can have a positive impact on workers around the world.

Includes index.

What is an economy? -- Why is there a global economy? -- Effects of the global economy -- What is fair trade? -- Fair trade and the global economy -- Economies around the world -- Fair trade and the global economy today -- Case study: the global economic crisis -- Get involved! -- Activity -- Glossary -- Index.