This chapter surveys the literature on international trade and the protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs) in … the global economy. The discussion is organized around the major questions in the field. How does openness to trade affect … support the major arguments for and against the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS …

trade rules. The book is divided into sections dealing with: accounting for risk in trade agreements; risk and the WTO …One of the unforeseen consequences of the WTO agreements has been controversy over risk. This volume explores aspects … of risk with special reference to the WTO, where national instruments to reduce risk may conflict with international …

The China - Raw Materials dispute recently arbitrated by the WTO opposed China as defendant to the US, the EU and … increasing the prices of these goods. China defends export limitations by presenting them as a natural resource conserving policy …