Present problems and future shape of the WTO and the multilateral trading system - Khor, Martin (Penang, Malaysia Third World Network, 2001)
The multilateral trading system at the crossroads -- Why bringing in the proposed new issues into the WTO is inappropriate -- Even without new issues, the present agenda of WTO is very full -- Reasons against a "comprehensive new round" or "new issues" -- Investment -- Government procurement -- Competition -- Industrial tariffs -- Conclusions: 1. Rethinking the nature and timing of liberalisation -- 2. Reorienting the WTO towards development as the main priority -- 3. Rethinking the scope of WTO's mandate over issues and the role of other agencies.
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Keywords: World Trade Organization; Uruguay Round Agreements (1994).; International trade; Trade policy; Trade liberalization; Multilateral trade negotiations; Trade agreements; Foreign investments; Government purchasing; Competition law; Tariffs