Stringent sustainability regulations for global supply chains are supported across middle-income democracies.

ABSTRACT: Expanded international trade and globalised production networks are increasing the environmental and social impacts in middle-income countries (GNI per capita $1,136-$13,845). High-income countries (>$13,845) are seeking to mitigate the negative impacts of domestic consumption by imposing new sustainability regulations on global supply chains. Recent evidence suggests that these regulations are broadly supported across high-income countries. However, it remains unclear whether citizens of middle-income countries support aligning domestic sustainability regulations with the measures developed by high-income countries. Concerns about economic competitiveness and foreign imposition could increase public resistance toward such alignment. Alternatively, desires for continued market access in hi

SUBMITTER: Smith EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10844325 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature