To promote justice and combat poverty, Fair Trade seeks to counteract the unequal power dynamics in the global market. What began with alternative shops is now represented by certification labels that can also be found on products in the conventional market; negotiated by a worldwide network of equal partners from the North and South. Caspar Dohmen traces this development. He explains how the Fairtrade process specifically differs from regular trade and demonstrates its impact on local communities. 'The Principle of Fairtrade' is a book for anyone interested in the future of the global economy and the connections between economics and politics.