Development, Trade, and the WTO: A Handbook (World Bank Trade and Development Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (689 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 082134997X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 672 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Developing countries are increasingly confronted with the need to address trade policy related issues in international agreements, most prominently the World Trade Organization (WTO). Determining whether and how international trade agreements can support economic development is a major challenge. New WTO negotiations on a broad range of subjects were launched in November 2001. Many of the issues discussed are also relevant in the context of regional integration agreements.Includes two CD-ROMs: CD-ROM 1 with 'A Dataset on Trade and Production, 1976-99' by Alessandro Nicita and Marcelo Olarreaga; and CD-ROM 2 with 'Applied Trade Policy for Developing Countries: Outline, Content, and Readings for a Short Course' by Jaime de Melo and Marc Bacchetta.. Stakeholders in developing countries must be informed on the issues and understand how their interests can be pursued through international cooperatio
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Interdependence, however, can only develop effectively within a rule-based system. It also contains two CD-ROMs with relevant data and training material. Department for International Development . It addresses a vital series of questions through contributors of the highest caliber. That fact is demonstrated in this book."— Peter Sutherland former Director-General of GATT and the WTO "This handbook is a wonderful resource for anyone and everyone who works on trade policy in developing countries. From the Back Cover International trade is a matter of vital importance for developing countries, since it can stimulate growth and contribute to poverty reduction. Development, Trade, and the WTO summarizes the economics of sound trade policy, explains behind-the-border regulatory issues, and presents a range of perspectives on trade-related issues. Trade in general and the WTO in par