Enforcement of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

Article Abstract:

Resolution of international economic disputes under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) has improved since the first round was completed in 1947, and the Uruguay Round's establishment of the World Trade Organization as an adjudicative body in 1994 promises to offer legal solutions to economic disputes. Dispute resolution mechanisms under the 1947 and 1979 agreements were limited in scope. The 1994 agreement established a permanent forum for trade disputes, but the success of the World Trade Organization will depend on the commitment of contracting parties and attorneys involved.

Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, World Trade Organization, Powers and duties, international

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The software piracy battle iin Latin America: should the United States pursue its aggressive bilateral trade policy despite the multilateral TRIPS enforcement framework?

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The author discusses the conflict between U.S. intellectual property law and enforcement and international agreements, particularly the TRIPS agreement (Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights). Software piracy in the context of Latin America is the focus of the discussion.

International, Latin America, Intellectual property, Protection and preservation, Conflict of laws, Software piracy

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Blowing smoke? A reappraisal of U.S. tobacco policy in China

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The author discusses the successful entry of the Chinese tobacco market by the U.S. tobacco industry and the facilitation of that entry by the U.S. government despite evidence of the health risks of smoking. Ethical, political, and economic aspects of the issue are discussed.

China, Tobacco industry

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