Asked by Caleigh Noelle on Jul 06, 2024
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Which of the following were prominent among the protesters at the WTO meeting in Seattle in late 1999?
A) International bankers that free trade undermined underdeveloped nation's ability to pay back loans.
B) Environmentalists concerned that corporations would locate in countries that had very lax environmental standards.
C) Multinational corporations concerned that free trade condoned sweatshop working conditions.
D) All of the choices were prominent in the Seattle protest.
WTO
The World Trade Organization, an international body that deals with the rules of trade between nations.
Environmental Standards
Regulatory benchmarks established to limit pollution and protect ecosystems by controlling the emissions of harmful substances and ensuring sustainable practices.
Environmentalists
Environmentalists are people or groups who are concerned with protecting the environment from pollution and destruction and advocate for sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
- Identify the social and financial implications of globalization, highlighting environmental, workforce, and human rights matters.
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Sydnie LindnerJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Environmentalists were notably prominent among the protesters at the WTO meeting in Seattle in 1999, concerned about corporations exploiting lax environmental regulations in different countries.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the social and financial implications of globalization, highlighting environmental, workforce, and human rights matters.