The World Trade Organization: Changing Dynamics in the Global Political Economy

The World Trade Organization: Changing Dynamics in the Global Political Economy
ISBN-10
1588266044
ISBN-13
9781588266040
Series
The World Trade Organization
Category
Political Science / International Relations / General
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers
Author
Anna Lanoszka

Description

A comprehensive examination of the World Trade Organization, this new book covers all the basics: the WTO?s history, its structure, and its practices and concerns.Beginning with an overview of the world trading system since the end of World War II, Lanoszka explains the profound changes brought about by the establishment of the WTO. Then, a discussion of the organization?s structure, rules, membership criteria, and decisionmaking processes provides the foundation for an exploration of key issues?e.g., agreements dealing with agricultural products, textiles, and dumping?that continue to be sources of international tension.The rapidly growing global service economy is the topic of an entire chapter, as is the passionately debated subject of intellectual property rights. Emerging issues such as competition policy, e-commerce, and the new roles of the developing countries also receive thorough attention.The book concludes with a look at the most recent developments taking place in the WTO and, more broadly, in the world trade system.

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