The World Trade Organization: Law, Practice, and Policy
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Author Description
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 comprehensively updated new edition of the acclaimed book by an outstanding team of WTO law specialists provides a complete overview of the law and practice of the WTO. The authors explain the origins and development, via the GATT, of all of the substantive legal areas covered by the WTO, as well as the sources of law and remedies of the Dispute Settlement system.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex legal framework, operational practices, and policy implications of the World Trade Organization within the global economic landscape. The authors, Petros C. Mavroidis, Mitsuo Matsushita, and Thomas J. Schoenbaum, are recognized experts in international trade law who synthesize decades of institutional development. They provide a rigorous examination of the transition from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to the current WTO structure, offering a systematic analysis of substantive legal areas and the mechanics of the Dispute Settlement system.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical development of the GATT and the evolution into the WTO framework.
- Comprehensive analysis of substantive legal areas governing international trade.
- Detailed examination of the sources of law and procedural remedies within the Dispute Settlement system.
- Institutional overview of the WTO's organizational structure and its exercise of authority.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this work as a foundational reference for understanding the intricacies of international trade law. Experts highlight the text for its academic rigor and its ability to clarify the often opaque operational procedures of the WTO.
Page Count:
1104
Publication Date:
2006-06-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199284563
ISBN-13:
9780199284566
Economics
Law
Trade Policy
World Trade Organization
International relations
