Development, Trade Issues, and the World Trade Organization Handbook

Author: World Bank
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book is not only timely but also highly important. It discusses many crucial issues, and the authors are all giants in their respective fields. Generally, trade, especially the WTO, is a fundamental building block for a better world. However, interdependence can only develop effectively on the basis of rule-based systems. This book demonstrates exactly this point. Peter Sutherland, former Director-General of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the WTO, this handbook is an excellent reference for anyone working in the trade policy sector in developing countries. It covers every aspect of trade affected by multilateral rules. The authors provide different perspectives on controversial issues, allowing readers to make their own decisions. Moreover, each chapter is concise and to the point.
Adrian Wood, Chief Economist of the UK Department for International Development
International trade is crucial for developing countries because it stimulates growth and helps reduce poverty. However, trade is an increasingly complex issue, and policymakers in developing countries need to understand the many challenges derived from multilateral trade agreements. Only in this way can their countries benefit from trade as an engine of growth. The Handbook on Development, Trade Issues, and the World Trade Organization outlines the economics of sound trade policies, explains domestic regulatory issues and challenges in services, and serves as a comprehensive reference for various trade-related questions. The book offers valuable insights into the new developments and trends in the World Trade Organization, as well as case studies of both successful and unsuccessful applications of WTO agreements and rules. The two accompanying CDs contain relevant data and training materials. Policymakers, trade negotiators, and any reader interested in international trade will find this book an invaluable reference.