"Life + Debt" clip: Globalization

What was the main claim of the U.S. McDonald's against the Jamaican company?

• Unfair competition

• Employee mistreatment

• Trademark infringement

• Environmental damage

Why did local beef farmers express frustration against McDonald's?

• Low wages for workers

• Import of cheaper meat

• Lack of support for local businesses

• High prices of feed

What was discovered about the imported chicken intended for consumption?

• It was cheaper than expected

• It was fresher than local chicken

• It was organically certified

• It was over 20 years old

What effect did the import of U.S. chicken have on the Jamaican market?

• Increased local production

• Improved quality of local chicken

• Decreased prices of local chicken

• Threatened local chicken industries

What is the role of the IMF in Jamaica as mentioned in the video?

• Providing financial loans

• Monitoring economic policies

• Direct control over government

• Building infrastructure

Based on the video, does GLOBALIZATION (see definition in GC post) seem more "helpful" or "hurtful" to Global South countries, like Jamaica?