Business GCSE
Fairtrade
What Fairtrade means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR.
Definitions of Fairtrade
Exam boards and our study guides word this term in slightly different ways. Learn the version your board uses.
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Fairtrade in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
An ethical movement that ensures farmers and workers in developing countries are paid a fair price and have decent working conditions.
A movement that guarantees a minimum price to farmers in developing countries.
Topics that use Fairtrade
- Ethical and environmental considerations (AQA GCSE)
- Ethical and environmental considerations (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Sustainability
- Trade-off
- Business benefits
- Business costs
- Business ethics and reputation
- Business response
- Cost and revenue consequences
- Cost control
Using Fairtrade in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Business questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Business GCSE termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge