05198nam 2200709Ia 450 991046546410332120200520144314.097866119442921-281-94429-70-19-152225-2(CKB)2560000000293824(EBL)3052850(OCoLC)191827109(SSID)ssj0000088823(PQKBManifestationID)11126322(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000088823(PQKBWorkID)10088754(PQKB)10829901(StDuBDS)EDZ0000074057(MiAaPQ)EBC3052850(Au-PeEL)EBL3052850(CaPaEBR)ebr10273346(CaONFJC)MIL194429(EXLCZ)99256000000029382420001206d2001 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe political economy of the world trading system[electronic resource] the WTO and beyond /Bernard M. Hoekman, Michel M. Kostecki2nd ed.Oxford ;New York Oxford University Pressc20011 online resource (570 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-19-829431-X 0-19-159644-2 Includes bibliographical references (p. [507]-540) and index.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. Accession2.5. 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 Negotiations4.5. 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 Clothing6.3. 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 Negotiations8.4. 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 Integration10.2. GATT Article XXIV: Preferential Trade AgreementsThe 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).International economic relationsInternational tradeTariffElectronic books.International economic relations.International trade.Tariff.382Hoekman Bernard M.1959-126371Kostecki M. M918565MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910465464103321The political economy of the world trading system2059722UNINA03733nam 22005173 450 991013655920332120231110213620.097828062804352806280435(CKB)3710000000908129(MiAaPQ)EBC5811315(Au-PeEL)EBL5811315(OCoLC)1108539333(Perlego)3578702(EXLCZ)99371000000090812920210901d2016 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (Book Analysis) Complete Summary and Book AnalysisCork :Lemaitre Publishing,2016.©2016.1 online resource (33 pages)BrightSummaries. com 9782806284396 2806284392 Intro -- Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows -- A joint work -- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society -- An absolutely delicious novel -- Summary -- The Literary Society -- A book about Elizabeth -- Character study -- In London with Juliet -- Over at the Guernsey Literary Society -- Analysis -- The theme of war -- The world of books -- Further reflexion -- Some questions to think about... -- Further reading.Unlock the more straightforward side of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! 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