Geography GCSE
Fairtrade
What Fairtrade means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Fairtrade
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Reference: AQA
Guarantees farmers a fair price and a social premium for community projects, protecting them from market fluctuations.
Topics that use Fairtrade
- Section B: The changing economic world (AQA GCSE)
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