Global economy
This module explains what global economy is, describes global production chains patterns and how and who is making the rules
The search for alternatives
The global economy can be changed and is not set in stone. It is influenced and directed by people. You too are a participant in the global system of trade in two ways: firstly you are a citizen of a state and secondly you are a consumer. Any improvement of the system in the sense of a sustainable, robust and fair global economy would have to take place simultaneously along several channels.
Annie Leonard envisioned a formula for „change“ which can be seen in the following film:
The Story of Change
Is that too abstract for you? In the video about global chicken production, four possible solutions were given, namely:
- Demanding a reorganisation of the rules of trade
- Conscientious consumption
- Demanding stable politics regarding raw materials
- Demanding the genuine opening of markets
„If you think you’re too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room”
Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop