| ID | 172349 |
| Title Proper | Fairtrade and workers’ welfare |
| Other Title Information | a case study of the soccer industry in Pakistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Abbasi, Javeria Younas ; Din, Musleh Ud |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The resurgence of the debate on standardization of labor laws via trade has brought into focus the importance of labeling programs, which are seen as a desirable avenue to remedy weak labor laws in the “South.” This study aims to quantify the impact of the Fairtrade labeling program on the welfare position of workers in the football industry. Propensity Score Matching (PSM) is used to calculate the treatment effect of the program. The study finds no treatment effect of labeling upon the welfare condition of workers. It concludes that the overall program has failed to make an impact upon the lives of workers. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 55, No.4; Jun 2020: p.536–551 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2020-06 55, 4 |
| Key Words | Poverty and Welfare ; Fairtrade and Pakistan ; Trade and Labor Standards ; Soccer Industry ; Fair Trade versus Fairtrade and Labor Laws |