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I would like my students to have a deeper understanding of the different sectors of the economy and see a real world example of the lessons learned in our AICE Business class. The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy is a critically-acclaimed narrative that illuminates the globalization debates and reveals the key factors to success in global business. Tracing a T-shirt's life story from a Texas cotton field to a Chinese factory and back to a U.S. storefront before arriving at the used clothing market in Africa, the book uncovers the political and economic forces at work in the global economy. Along the way, this fascinating exploration addresses a wealth of compelling questions about politics, trade, economics, ethics, and the impact of history on today's business landscape.  

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What will be done with my students

My students will use this book as a supplement to their AICE textbook to enhance their learning of the global economy and business world.

Using a simple, everyday T-shirt as a lens through which to explore the business, economic, moral, and political complexities of globalization in a historical context, Travels encapsulates a number of complex issues into a single identifiable object that will strike a chord with reader. 

Benefits to my students

Students will benefit by:
Investigate the sources of sustained competitive advantage in different industries
Examine the global economic and political forces that explain trade patters between countries
Analyze complex moral issues related to globalization and international business
Discover the importance of cultural and human elements in international trade
This book was written by one of my professors at Georgetown University. It is a phenomenal way for me to bring the college experience into the classroom.
 

Budget Narrative

30 copies of the book to stay in the classroom. Price is $580 quoted by Goodreads. 

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