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Who Is Hiring Children In Third World
Avi Kozin

9-22-11

Corporate Villain or Third World Philanthropist

Is hiring children in third world countries for cheap labor extorting or giving

them good opportunities? In reality the businesses are taking advantage over people who live in conditions were the amount of money the children could possibly earn could be detrimental to the families income. The businesses who hire these children are now incredibly happy because they get their product made for cheap, but on the other-side these children work so they can bring in whatever income they can bring in to their families. This is unfortunate because in reality many people would agree that this type of business structure is a bad thing. This style of business is great for

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