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Cambodian bicycle firms face bump in the road

Graham Watson

9th December 2019

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This BBC article looks at how human rights intersects with economic issues.

Cambodia has started to develop a successful bike building industry; however, increasing levels of concern about the authoritarian nature of the government mean that it might struggle to continue to both attract foreign investment, as a result of the 'brand' being tainted.

It highlights the importance of ethical concerns in determining trade patterns and trade relationships, and, from a Cambodian perspective it also highlights how institutions are important in fostering development.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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