
The World Trade Organization
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In this engaging introduction, David Collins examines the goals of the WTO and the difficulties experienced by member countries struggling to adapt to the pressures of globalization. Refuting the argument that the WTO should expand its mandate to cover wider social issues, Collins demonstrates how this would confuse the organization's primary objective - to liberalize international trade. With case studies straight from the headlines and clear explanations of complex issues like regional trade agreements and currency manipulation, this lucid exposition is an essential insight into what the WTO does and how it fits into the world we know.
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"A refreshingly accessible introduction to the World Trade Organization and the contemporary challenges that it faces. This book will become an important first reference point for both students and members of the general public interested in learning about the WTO and the way that it affects their lives." -- Andrew Lang, Professor of Law, London School of Economics "A wonderful little book packed with useful information and explanations... Students and those new to international trade law will absolutely love this." -- Bryan Mercurio, Professor of Law and Associate Dean (Research), Chinese University of Hong Kong "A concise and insightful introduction to the intricacies of a poorly understood institution. Using a jargon-free style and focusing on what matters most, this guide to the WTO provides the reader with a superb compass to navigate through a maze of multilateral trade agreements, institutional provisions and dispute settlement rules. An invaluable tool for anyone interested in learning what the WTO is about." -- Dr Gabriel Gari, Senior Lecturer in International Economic Law, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London "Commendable, clear and thoughtful. This will make it much easier for the non-expert to understand the organization." -- David A. Gantz, Samuel M. Fegtly Professor of Law and Co-Director, International Trade and Business Law Program, University of ArizonaMore details
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- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of acronyms
- Introduction
- 1: How it works: the structure and function of the WTO
- The organization
- The WTO's mandate
- 2: The three pillars: the principles of tariff reduction, non-discrimination and transparency
- Tariff commitments
- Non-discrimination as to origin
- Transparency
- 3: In the courtroom: the WTO dispute settlement system
- Structure: panels and Appellate Body
- How decisions are made
- Accessibility
- Enforcement
- 4: Playing fair: non-tariff barriers to trade
- Subsidization
- The Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
- Dumping
- The Anti-Dumping Agreement
- 5: Money isn't everything: public interest exceptions to WTO rules
- The General Exceptions
- Economic emergency exceptions
- National security
- 6: Not just things: the liberalization of trade in services
- The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
- Selective commitments
- 7: Health and safety: food and product standards as barriers to trade
- Health regulations
- Safety regulations
- 8: Keeping it real: the protection of intellectual property rights
- TRIPS: common ground rules
- Non-Western concepts of intellectual property
- Problems with conforming to TRIPS
- 9: Trade is for everyone: the WTO and developing countries
- Special and differential treatment
- Generalized System of Preferences
- Technical assistance and financial support
- Conclusion: the future of the WTO
- Further reading
- 1: How it works: the structure and function of the WTO
- 2: The three pillars: the principles of tariff reduction, non-discrimination and transparency
- 3: In the courtroom: the WTO dispute settlement system
- 4: Playing fair: non-tariff barriers to trade
- 5: Money isn't everything: public interest exceptions to WTO rules
- 6: Not just things: the liberalization of trade in services
- 7: Health and safety: food and product standards as barriers to trade
- 8: Keeping it real: the protection of intellectual property rights
- 9: Trade is for everyone: the WTO and developing countries
- Index
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