Pricing Pleasure: Controversial Consumption

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Interdisciplinary exploration of the complex and often controversial production, trade, and consumption of global commodities such as chocolate, coffee, fast fashion, and marine-based resources through both economic and social perspectives. The specific goods studied may change over time to explore timely issues relevant to society. Examines the hidden costs of production - including labor exploitation, environmental degradation, and social injustice - while also considering market dynamics, ethics of consumption, fair trade, and sustainability. Through discussions, in-class activities, and collaborative projects, students develop critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and global awareness.