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The First Ten Years of the WTO

Peter Gallagher, Inquit Communications (Australia)

Description :

This book was commissioned by the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a factual account of the first decade of its existence. It aims to cover the principal activities of the WTO as the successor to GATT and the steps taken to establish a global trading system. Peter Gallagher, the author, is an independent trade analyst and consultant, who records what might be regarded as the WTO's main achievements as well as describing the controversies that have arisen in its first ten years. A useful reference book for policy makers, journalists, members of trade delegations and for everyone who requires a detailed understanding of the workings of the WTO.

Published December 2005 | 252 pages | 228 x 152 mm | Weight: 0.535 kg
Only available in English

• Presents a clear factual account of the last ten years of the WTO
• Covers the principal activities of the WTO over the period since its establishment as successor of GATT, identifying its main achievements without trying to avoid the controversies
• Of interest to policy-makers, journalists and members of trade delegations whose work requires a detailed understanding of the workings of the WTO


Hardback :


Net price : 70.00 CHF

WTO Publications are not subject to VAT

Also available through the co-publisher (Cambridge University Press)