Publications
Publications
- November 1983 (Revised May 1984)
- HBS Case Collection
Note on the Export of Pesticides from the United States to Developing Countries
Abstract
This is an issues-oriented note designed to stimulate discussion of the ethical aspects of the sale of pesticides which are not approved for any use or only for restricted use in the United States to less developed countries. It is organized as follows: the problem, some examples, what a pesticide is, the pesticide industry, benefits of pesticides, risks to humans, the industry response, and regulation of pesticides.
Keywords
Pollutants; Ethics; Health; Chemicals; Developing Countries and Economies; Chemical Industry; United States
Citation
Goodpaster, Kenneth E. "Note on the Export of Pesticides from the United States to Developing Countries." Harvard Business School Background Note 384-097, November 1983. (Revised May 1984.)