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World History Generation Z Research Project: Economic Issues

Global/ Multinational Economic Issues

AI, Automation & Employment

Commodities

Chocolate/Cocoa

Nestle, Cargill Again Face Suit by Ex-Slaves in Cocoa Fields
New report reveals child labor on West African cocoa farms has increased in past 10 years
Child Labor in the Production of Cocoa (US Department of Labor)
Ivory Coast cocoa industry scrutinized over child labor (2:04)

Cobalt

The Real Cost of Your Phone
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Dirty Energy
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CNN discovers child labor in cobalt trade (10:29)
Automakers work to ensure cobalt for EV batteries isn't mined by children

Coffee

Sugar

Country / Region Specific Issues

Rise of Populism in Europe

Europe's 21st Century Challenge is Defining "The People"
Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev comments on what he considers the driving forces behind the rise of populism, extreme nationalism, and identity politics across the European continent.
Why Populism Can Survive the Pandemic
Explaining the rise of populism in Central and Eastern Europe (5:24)

Population Crises

Japan

China

Nigeria

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