Global capitalism exploits vulnerable populations for profit from "summary" of Profit Over People by Noam Chomsky
In the workings of global capitalism, profit is the primary goal, and everything else - including the well-being of vulnerable populations - is secondary. The logic of capitalism dictates that in order to maximize profit, corporations must seek out the cheapest sources of labor and raw materials. This often leads to the exploitation of vulnerable populations, who are willing to work for lower wages under dire conditions. In countries where labor laws are weak or non-existent, corporations can exploit workers with impunity. These vulnerable populations are forced to work long hours in unsafe conditions for little pay, all in ...
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