REVERSE SUBSIDIES IN GLOBAL MONOPSONY CAPITALISM: GENDER, LABOUR, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE IN GARMENT VALUE CHAINS (Development Trajectories in Global Value Chains)

Explore the hidden ‘reverse subsidies’ powering the global garment industry, with a sharp focus on India. Renowned economist Dev Nathan reveals how gendered labour and environmental costs are systematically undervalued, subsidizing global brands at the expense of workers and ecosystems. This essential analysis unpacks the intricate gender, labour, and environmental injustices within garment value chains, offering vital insights for students of development economics, policymakers, and anyone seeking economic justice in India’s crucial textile sector.