1. What is the main difference between obtaining an understanding of Buddhist ethics and the Western traditions? What implications does this have for the 'study' of ethics?
2. According toInoue (1997), how does a Buddhist perspective imply different business practices than a Western approach? Do you think the idea of reducing desires is compatible with a profit-making business enterprise?
3. According to the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand website, what is the difference between Fair Trade and 'free trade'? What problems of globalisation does fair trade seek to overcome?
4. Briefly summarise the issues raised bySubramanian (2019). Why are companies leaving Fair Trade? What impact is this likely to have on producers? What do you think companies selling commodies such as coffee and chocolate should do?