read a short paper about environment and answer 6 questions

A commodity chain is often used to explore the social and environmental consequences of a commodity through each step of production, from the gathering of raw materials to the final retail sale. The following link provides an example of a commodity chain for gold mined in Peru. Read the paper and answer the questions below. Each question carries 2 points.

Ruth You Ree Kim (2009). A large room half full of gold: exploring the gold commodity chain. Fair Jewelry.

https://fairjewelry.org/a-large-room-half-full-of-gold-exploring-the-gold-commodity-chain/

4. Describe the system of gold production in terms of the conditions of production, the means of production, the relations of production, surplus value, exchange value, and commodity. (2 points)

5. How does gold production generate the first and second contradictions of capitalism? (2 points)

6. Who is exposed to mercury and other toxins associated with gold production? (2 points)

7. What are the environmental problems associated with the production of gold? (2 points)

8. What role does gender play in the production of gold? (2 points)

9. What is fair trade gold, and how could it help alleviate the social and environmental problems associated with gold production? (2 points)

10. How is the concept of uneven development related to gold production? (2 points)