This work untangles debates about constitutionalisation and argues that the WTO is not, and should not, be described as a constitution by the standards of any conventional definition, or by the lights of any constitution to which we ought to aspire.
This work untangles debates about constitutionalisation and argues that the WTO is not, and should not, be described as a constitution by the standards of any conventional definition, or by the lights of any constitution to which we ought to aspire.
"This is a book about the constitutionalization of the WTO, and the contemporary development of institutional forms and democratic ideas associated with constitutionalism in the world trading system. It is about constitutionalization enthusiasts who promote institutions, managem…
"This book critically analyses the World Trade Organization's approach to "special and differential treatment" (SDT) to argue that it is founded on seeking exemptions from WTO obligations, instead of creating an enabling environment for developing countries to integrate fully in…
"This book critically analyses the World Trade Organization's approach to "special and differential treatment" (SDT) to argue that it is founded on seeking exemptions from WTO obligations, instead of creating an enabling environment for developing countries to integrate fully in…
Introduction -- United States proposal on special and differential treatment -- Responses to United States proposal -- The evolution of differential treatment -- Failure of the current approach to differential treatment -- Complications created by China's emergence in the global…
Présentation de l'éditeur : "This book offers a critical examination of the jurisprudence of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as an emancipatory international social contract on trade. The book suggests that the WTO is an international organization built and operating on membe…
International Social Contract on Trade : Its Force, Means and Ends -- WTO Decision-making by Consensus -- GATT : The "Common Intention" Approach of Treaty Interpretation -- Antidumping : The NME Normal Value Determination -- TRIPS : IPRs, Public Health, and International Trade -…
"This book offers a critical examination of the jurisprudence of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as an emancipatory international social contract on trade. The book suggests that the WTO is an international organization built and operating on member states' attribution of aut…