economic aspects

Contains essays that offer a variety of perspectives on the issue of factory farming, debating whether factory farming is economically beneficial, ethical, or harmful to human health or the environment, and considering the future of the industry.

Argues that the seeds that provide the world with food, fiber, and fuel are at risk from agricultural technologies, patents and corporate ownership, and the degradation of the environment; examines reasons why the author believes genetic engineering is not right for agriculture; and urges consumers to participate in the movement to restore agriculture to its ecological roots.

Reveals how the world's largest processed food companies redirect concerns about the health risks of their products by dialing back on one harmful ingredient while increasing another; use technology to calculate the bliss point of sugary beverages or enhance the mouth feel of fat by manipulating the chemical structure; and refer to their most ardent customers as addicted to salt, sugar, and fat.

Contains an overview of the global political and economic change since the turn of the twenty-first century, discussing the rapid developments in technologies that has allowed India and China to become part of a growing supply chain of manufacturing impacting global markets.

Takes an in-depth look at the American food culture from agriculture and fast food, to street vendors. Argues that food snobbery is negatively impacting entrepreneurship and innovation in America, and illustrates that local food is not necessarily better for the environment. Also proves that cheap food is not always bad food, showing how to find healthy, green, and affordable meals.

Tells the story of the world's growing fresh water crisis, and looks at how the problem is being exacerbated by governments around the world which are giving authority over water away to private companies for use as a tradable good--its use and distribution determined by the principles of profit.

The authors examines the decisions that people as a whole make regarding their finances and health, and offer suggestions on how to make it easier for people to make more beneficial choices.

Examines the true cost of the Iraq War, including the replacement of military equipment and long-term care for thousands of wounded veterans, and investigates the cost of economic damage and lives in Iraq while also revealing how expensive items have been hidden from U.S. taxpayers.

Discusses the commercial aspects of professional sports, examining endorsement contracts, sponsorship, broadcasting rights, salaries, agents, and more.