Removing health, sanitary and technical non-tariff barriers in NAFTA: a new institutional economics paradigm

Article Abstract:

The problems encountered in the implementation of trade liberalization mechanisms in the technical, health and sanitary regulations in the NAFTA are scrutinized. The lack of progress in the elimination of non-tariff trade barriers is explained within the context of New Institutional Economics. It is suggested that government agencies whose principal responsibility is not the regulation of international trade for the fulfillment of trade agreements should be relied upon. The costs associated with trade liberalization will increase so that cost-reducing institutions should be organized.

Models, Economic aspects, Institutional economics, Nontariff trade barriers

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Greener Multilateral Pastures for Canada and Mexico: Dispute Settlement in the North American Trade Agreements

Article Abstract:

The Canada-US Trade Agreement (CUSTA) and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) dispute resolution systems were superior to the pre-Uruguay Round General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) dispute settlement system. Canada and Mexico are likely to select the World Trade Organization while the US will choose the NAFTA trade dispute mechanisms.

Canada, Intnl Affairs & Finance, National Security and International Affairs, Mexico

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The debate on improving implementation of the regionalization chapter of the SPS agreement: real problems or disguised protectionism?

Article Abstract:

An assessment of the relative merits of the debate on improving the implementation of the regionalization chapter of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) is presented. It is suggested that the crucial issue of economic incentives could help to resolve the problem.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, International politics, Legal/Government Regulation, International relations, World Trade Organization, Protectionism

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