Beschreibung:
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is one of the most important international organizations in existence today. It contains a set of disciplines that affect the ability of governments to impose trade restrictions, and has helped to support the steady expansion of international trade since the 1950s. It is a unique organization in providing a framework for Member states to make binding policy commitments that are enforced through a unique dispute settlement system and a variety of transparency mechanisms.
Introduction. 1 A very brief history of the trading system 2 The WTO in a nutshell 3 Trade in Goods 4 Services, Intellectual Property, and Plurilateral Agreements 5 Dispute Settlement and Transparency 6 Developing Countries and the Multilateral Trading System 7 Whither the Trading System? Conclusion