The book offers an in-depth analysis of the GATT regime, exploring its negotiating history, underlying policy frameworks, and economic justifications. It also delves into relevant case law, providing insights into how these elements interact within the context of international trade. This comprehensive examination aims to enhance understanding of GATT's impact on global trade dynamics.
The WTO Agreements on Trade in Goods
Focusing on the World Trade Organization's agreements, this book provides an in-depth analysis of trade in goods, exploring the legal framework, policy implications, and economic justifications. It traces the evolution of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) from its inception in the 1960s through the Uruguay round and the ongoing Doha round, highlighting the establishment of the WTO in 1995. Petros Mavroidis delves into relevant case law, offering a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of international trade regulation.
The WTO is one of the most important intergovernmental organizations in the world, yet the way in which it functions as an organization and the scope of its authority and power are still poorly understood. This book, written by an outstanding team of WTO law specialists, provides a comprehensive overview of the law and practice of the WTO. The authors begin with the institutional law of the WTO (such as the sources of law and remedies of the dispute settlement system), then tackle theprincipal substantive obligations of the WTO regime (including tariffs, quotas, and MFN). They then move on to consider unfair trade, regional trading arrangements, and developing countries. In its final section the book deals with the consequences of globalization: firstly where WTO law confronts legal regimes governing issues of competition and intellectual property, and secondly, where free trade is seen to be incompatible with certain human rights. This book will be of interest to allscholars, students, and practitioners seeking to understand this pivotal yet controversial international organization and world trade in general.
Practice and Procedure
The General Agreement on Trade in Services
Focusing on the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), this analysis delves into its historical background and the national preferences that influenced its formation. The author, Petros Mavroidis, builds on previous volumes discussing GATT and the WTO, providing a thorough examination of GATS since its inception in 1995. The work also outlines potential developments towards a GATS 2.0, offering insights into the future of international trade in services.