The political economy of the world trading system : the WTO and beyond

Intro -- CONTENTS -- LIST OF FIGURES -- LIST OF TABLES -- LIST OF BOXES -- LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS -- Introduction -- PART I: THE GLOBAL TRADING SYSTEM -- 1. The Trading System in Perspective -- 1.1. Trade and Global Integration -- 1.2. Trade and Trade Agreements in History -- 1.3. Functions of the Multilateral Trading System -- 1.4. From GATT to WTO -- 1.5. The Challenge of Global Cooperation -- 1.6. Further Reading -- PART II: THE INSTITUTION -- 2. The World Trade Organization -- 2.1. Scope, Functions and Structure of the WTO -- 2.2. Decision-Making -- 2.3. Transparency: Notification and Surveillance -- 2.4. Accession -- 2.5. The WTO and other International Organizations -- 2.6. Nongovernmental Actors and the WTO -- 2.7. Conclusion -- 2.8. Further Reading -- 3. Dispute Settlement and Enforcement of Rules -- 3.1. The Wto Dispute Settlement Procedures -- 3.2. Operation of the System -- 3.3. Systemic Issues -- 3.4. The Domestic Dimensions of Enforcement -- 3.5. Conclusion -- 3.6. Further Reading -- 4. Negotiating Forum -- 4.1. Overview of Negotiating Rounds -- 4.2. Multilateral Trade Liberalization -- 4.3. Interest Groups and Lobbying Activity -- 4.4. Reciprocity and the Mechanics of Negotiations -- 4.5. A Typology of Key Aspects of Trade Negotiations -- 4.6. Further Reading -- PART III: THE MULTILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENTS -- 5. Trade in Goods -- 5.1. Tariffs, Para-Tariffs and Indirect Taxes -- 5.2. Quantitative Restrictions and Import Licensing -- 5.3. Customs Clearance-Related Provisions -- 5.4. Subsidies -- 5.5. State Trading Enterprises -- 5.6. Technical Regulations and Product Standards -- 5.7. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures -- 5.8. Trade-Related Investment Measures -- 5.9. Conclusion -- 5.10. Further Reading -- 6. Sector-Specific Multilateral Trade Agreements -- 6.1. Agriculture -- 6.2. Textiles and Clothing.