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Does trade with multinationals induce greener production
Does trade with multinationals induce greener production? Evidence from the Bangladesh fashion industry

Does trade with multinationals induce greener production? Evidence from the Bangladesh fashion industry

Working paper Trade and Firm capabilities

This working paper examines the impact of trading with global fashion brands on the environmental performance of suppliers in Bangladesh. The study finds that an increase in the number of exporters to brand multinationals improves the river water quality surrounding these exporters, highlighting the crucial role multinational buyers play in mitigating industrial pollution.

Authors

Kazi Iqbal

Research Director, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies

Moogdho Mahzab

Associate Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute

Kazuki Motohashi

Assistant Professor, Hitotsubashi University

Haruka Takayama

Assistant Professor, University at Albany

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