The political economy of the world trading system [[electronic resource] ] : the WTO and beyond / / Bernard M. Hoekman, Michel M. Kostecki

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910465464103321
• Autore: Hoekman Bernard M. <1959->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, c2001
• ISBN: 9786611944292; 1-281-94429-7; 0-19-152225-2
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (570 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): KosteckiM. M
• Disciplina: 382
• Soggetti: International economic relations; International trade; Tariff; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [507]-540) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: CONTENTS; LIST OF FIGURES; LIST OF TABLES; LIST OF BOXES; LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS; Introduction; PART I: THE GLOBAL TRADING SYSTEM; 1. The Trading System in Perspective; 1.1. Trade and Global Integration; 1.2. Trade and Trade Agreements in History; 1.3. Functions of the Multilateral Trading System; 1.4. From GATT to WTO; 1.5. The Challenge of Global Cooperation; 1.6. Further Reading; PART II: THE INSTITUTION; 2. The World Trade Organization; 2.1. Scope, Functions and Structure of the WTO; 2.2. Decision-Making; 2.3. Transparency: Notification and Surveillance; 2.4. Accession; 2.5. The WTO and other International Organizations2.6. Nongovernmental Actors and the WTO; 2.7. Conclusion; 2.8. Further Reading; 3. Dispute Settlement and Enforcement of Rules; 3.1. The Wto Dispute Settlement Procedures; 3.2. Operation of the System; 3.3. Systemic Issues; 3.4. The Domestic Dimensions of Enforcement; 3.5. Conclusion; 3.6. Further Reading; 4. Negotiating Forum; 4.1. Overview of Negotiating Rounds; 4.2. Multilateral Trade Liberalization; 4.3. Interest Groups and Lobbying Activity; 4.4. Reciprocity and the Mechanics of Negotiations; 4.5. A Typology of Key Aspects of Trade Negotiations4.6. Further Reading; PART III: THE MULTILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENTS; 5. Trade in Goods; 5.1. Tariffs, Para-Tariffs and Indirect Taxes; 5.2. Quantitative Restrictions and Import Licensing; 5.3. Customs Clearance-Related Provisions; 5.4. Subsidies; 5.5. State Trading Enterprises; 5.6. Technical Regulations and Product Standards; 5.7. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures; 5.8. Trade-Related Investment Measures; 5.9. Conclusion; 5.10. Further Reading; 6. Sector-Specific Multilateral Trade Agreements; 6.1. Agriculture; 6.2. Textiles and Clothing; 6.3. The Information Technology Agreement6.4. Conclusion; 6.5. Further Reading; 7. Trade in Services; 7.1. Conceptual and Empirical Issues; 7.2. Barriers and Potential Gains from Reform; 7.3. The Uruguay Round Negotiations; 7.4. The GATS; 7.5. Sector-Specific Negotiations and Agreements; 7.6. Electronic Commerce; 7.7. The Challenge of Expanding the GATS; 7.8. Conclusion; 7.9. Further Reading; 8. Protection of Intellectual Property; 8.1. Intellectual Property and International Trade; 8.2. International Conventions and GATT History; 8.3. The Uruguay Round Negotiations; 8.4. WTO Rules on Intellectual Property Rights8.5. Implementation Concerns and Challenges; 8.6. Conclusion; 8.7. Further Reading; PART IV: HOLES AND LOOPHOLES; 9. Safeguards and Exceptions; 9.1. Renegotiation of Concessions; 9.2. Waivers; 9.3. Emergency Protection and VERS; 9.4. Antidumping Actions; 9.5. Measures to Countervail Subsidized Imports; 9.6. Trade Restrictions for Balance of Payments Purposes; 9.7. Infant Industry Protection; 9.8. General Exceptions; 9.9. Conclusion; 9.10. Further Reading; 10. Regional Integration; 10.1. Motivations for Regional Economic Integration; 10.2. GATT Article XXIV: Preferential Trade Agreements
• Sommario/riassunto: The creation of the World Trade Organization (1995) ushered in a new era in world trading arrangements. This text explains how the WTO functions, and how it relates to the General Agreement on Trades and Tariffs (GATT).