Core-Periphery: A Rigged Global Economy

The global economy is basically a rigged game where the boss makes millions while the workers scrape

by. It’s called the core versus periphery dynamic. Think of core countries

like the US or Japan as the owners. They hold the tech, the patents, and the high-value

industries. Then you have periphery nations doing the heavy lifting—farming, mining,

and cheap manufacturing—but earning a fraction of the profit. It’s a trap designed to keep wealthy

nations rich by underpaying for resources from everywhere else. Realizing this is

the first step to understanding why fair trade isn't just a buzzword, it’s the only way

out of this mess.