Periodic Reporting for period 4 - TextileLab (Race to the bottom? Family labour, household livelihood and consumption in the relocation of global cotton manufacturing, ca. 1750-1990)

Over the last 250 years, the epicenter of global cotton textile production has shifted from Asia to Europe and the US, and more recently, back to Asia. This project delved into the reasons behind this fascinating shift, adopting a micro-perspective that emphasizes the...