The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy
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Pietra Rivoli follows a T-shirt through the global economy, from cotton and manufacturing to trade policy and secondhand markets. The journey connects everyday consumption with the workers, businesses, institutions, and political choices that shape international commerce.
Why I include it
My manufacturing background makes the journey of an ordinary product especially relevant. Following a T-shirt connects the debate about globalization with the work and trade behind something familiar.
