, only third-party certification clearly produces efficiency gains, by increasing CSR investments. In markets where … paying more for the same level of CSR investments by firms. …

The promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is likely to depend on consumers' purchase behaviors. While many … marginal utility of income (a high income) are likely to purchase CSR products. Moreover, purchase decisions crucially depend … on the existence of labels, which truthfully identify the CSR products. Public policies may promote consumer social …

This paper analyses the expansion of China's clothing industry in world textile value chains. Using data from … interviews and observations throughout factory visits in China and other countries we show how private Guangdong entrepreneurs … started China's clothing manufacturing. Lacking experience in consumer markets and designing, original equipment manufacturing …