Based on the information about the commodity value chain you have collected from your research and pieced
together from your visual representation write a 3-page paper (approx. 750-800 words) that answers the
following question:
What are the potential political controversies (e.g. corruption, conflict, certification challenges), social issues
(e.g. ethics) and/or environmental concerns (e.g. pollution) associated with your selected commodity value
chain? In your answer, make sure to reference terms and concepts from lectures and the textbook to help you
interpret what you’ve learned about your selected commodity value chain and make it more meaningful in the
context of the course.
It is up to you how you would like to organize the written assignment; however, students could choose to use
sub-headings to organize information around environmental, social and political issues. Make sure to address
all three.
Students need to provide a brief introduction that identifies the selected commodity and outlines the paper.
Students need to provide a conclusion that briefly summarizes the paper and provides insight gained while
analyzing the commodity chain.
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