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wage issue is an ethical one since there is a clear understanding. Again, the workers are fully
aware of the hostile working environment yet they still want to provide their services without
being coerced by anyone, which is why Maitland argues that what happens to them is totally
their fault.
Moreover, the developed countries do not exploit the developing ones according to
Maitland but instead, their investments help build the economy. Critics argue that the developed
countries exploit the developing ones through the issue of sweatshops. Maitland argues that
countries are independent entities and can choose to allow foreign investments or not. However,
they benefit from the investments from the developed countries, which is why some even give
tax incentives to attract foreign investors. They willingly enter into business deals without being
forced thus Maitland does not hold the investors responsible for what happens in the sweatshops.
Therefore, the establishment of manufacturing factories in the developing countries is ethical and
it transforms the nation and its citizens.
Maitland equalizes the wealth created by sweatshops to political freedom, which explains
why countries, where the sweatshops are located, have repressive governments. A repressive
government is essential for a politically and economically unstable nation to maintain stability.
Maitland is just trying to justify the massive wealth created by the sweatshops at the expense of
the workers. Maitland knows that peace is the number one priority in every nation since conflicts
affect its operations, which is why he connects the wealth created by sweatshops with political
stability to make it less evil.
Lastly, Maitland argues that it is ethical for employers to refrain from unnecessary
expenditures to improve the safety of the workers. He is concerned about the high cost of
improving the safety of workers which he believes would force the wages up or lead to
