Expanding Frontiers of Global Trade Rules: The Political Economy Dynamics of the International Trading System

by Nitya Nanda

Overview

This book analyses one of the most controversial areas in the political economy of international trade, namely the issues surrounding the creation of newtrade rules. Various concerns are addressed, including the environment, labour standards, intellectual property rights, trade facilitation, competition policy, investment and government procurem

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134107131
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/07/2008
Series:	Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	652 KB

About the Author

Nitya Nanda

Table of Contents

Introduction1. WTO and Development: It’s All About Mercantilist Game2. Liberalization of Agricultural Trade: Path to Development or Chasing a Mirage?3. Deepening of the GATS: Need for Cautious Treading4. WTO and Trade Facilitation: Some Implications5. Competition Policy at the WTO: Right Diagnosis but Wrong Prescription6. Multilateral Framework on Investment: Much Pain Without Gain!7. As if TRIPS Was Not Enough8. WTO and Environment: Think Locally, Act Globally?9. Resisting the Expansion: Experiences and Possible Implications10. Evolving a Trade Regime for Development: Some Considerations