Drawing on a wide variety of classic and contemporary sources, the authors provide a critical analysis of the institutions and agreements that have shaped international trade rules. Special sections cover areas such as agriculture, services and trade-related intellectual property rights. The environment, labor rights and migration are also examined in light of the growing debate over globalization. Drawing on previous highly praised editions but including up-to-date material on the Doha trade round and the growing body of WTO dispute resolution case law, this comprehensive text is an invaluable guide to students of economics, law, politics and international relations.

Table of Contents

1. The Evolution of International Trade Theory and Policy 2. The Most Favoured Nation Principle 3. The National Treatment Principle 4. Dispute Settlement 5. Trade, Exchange Rates and the Balance of Payments 6. Tariffs, Rules of Origin and Regional Trading BlocArrangements 7. Trade Policy and Domestic Health 8. Antidumping Laws 9. Subsidies and Countervailing Duties 10. Safeguard Regimes 11. Trade and Agriculture 12. Trade and Services 12. Trade-Related Intellectual Property (TRIPs) 14. Trade and Investment 15. Trade and Developing Countries 16. Trade and the Environment 17. Trade and Labour Rights 18. Trade and Competition Policy 19. The International Movement of People

Author Biography

Michael J. Trebilcock is a Professor in the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto and Robert Howse is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto and Visiting Professor of Law, University of Michigan and Harvard Law School. They are co-authors, with Martha Chandler, of Trade and Transitions, also published by Routledge.