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1. General Agreement on Trade in Services General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) History Geza Feketekuty argued that one "of the major achievements of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations was the negotiation of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), the first comprehensive framework for the [...]...
2. GATS, general average and others GATS: General Agreement on Trade in Services. GATT 1947: General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade of 1947. GATT 1994: General ... Read more...
3. GATT Accession GATT Accession Summary of GATT Detais can be found in General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade). Accession Process The process was described by Christopher Mark in 1993: "Joining the GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE is rarely a simple or straightforward matter --especially if the [...]...
4. Mode Commitments in GATS This section provides an overview of mode commitments in gats within the legal context of Mode 4 Commitments in international economic law, with coverage of Labour Mobility (Main Regulatory Areas)....
5. WTO WTO in International Trade Meaning of Wto, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The World Trade Organization was established by the Uruguay Round in 1995 as successor to the GATT (General Agreement o Tariffs and Trade), the WTO is the only global organization [...]...
6. Market Access Summary of Market Access The degree of participation in the domestic market that a nation allows to foreign suppliers. Tariffs, quotas, and similar protective devices are devices imposed to limit market access. (Main Author: William J. Miller) Market Access and National Treatment in the [...]...
7. Telecommunications Services Telecommunications Services and the World Trade Organization Telecommunications Services in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
8. Multilateral Agreement Multilateral Agreement in International Trade Meaning of Multilateral Agreement, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A international agreement involving three or more parties. For example, the GATT (General Agreement o Tariffs and Trade) has been, since its [...]...
9. Multilateral Trade Organization Multilateral Trade Organization (MTO) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Multilateral Trade Organization (MTO): A proposed organization that would subsume the GAIT,the General Agreement on [...]...
10. Rules of Preference In the United States For information about Rules of preference in the context of international trade, click here...
11. Telecommunications Regulation Broadcasting and Telecommunications Regulation Contents of Broadcasting and Telecommunications Regulation Contents of this subject matter include: Introduction and Overview Regulating Media and Communications Services Media Content Regulation Regulating Evolving Technology and Services: NBN [...]...
12. Services Services and International Trade Economy In relation to international trade economy, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Services: Non-manufacturing industries or business activities. Key service industries include accounting and management consulting, advising, [...]...
13. Agreement on Government Procurement A multilateral agreement, arising out of the Tokyo Round of trade discussions, which significantly opens government procurement bids to foreign suppliers. Signatory nations are obliged to publish openly invitations to bid, and to apply the same criteria in selecting contractors to national [...]...
14. Trade in Services in the WTO – General Rules This section provides an overview of trade in services in the wto – general rules within the legal context of WTO Commitments in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory Areas)....
15. Trade Liberalization Introduction Trade liberalisation involves removing or reducing barriers to trade between different countries. One of the opposing forces that have shaped the changing pattern of world trade over the last 200 years was the promotion of free trade. The Relative Impact of Trade Liberalization [...]...
16. World Trade Organization Unlike GATT, the WTO is a permanent body but not a specialized agency of the United Nations. Introduction to World Trade Organization World Trade Organization (WTO), international body that promotes and enforces the provisions of trade laws and regulations. The World Trade Organization has [...]...
17. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade resources Contents General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) / World Trade Organization (WTO) resourcesLegal texts index A-ZSources for the text ... Read more...
18. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Part 1 Contents General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Part 11LAW JOURNAL / LAW REVIEW2LAW JOURNAL / LAW REVIEW3LAW JOURNAL / LAW ... Read more...
19. Outline of International economic laws ContentsOutline of International economic lawsConclusionNotesSee AlsoAbout the Author/s and Rewiever/sReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/s Outline of International ... Read more...
20. International Trade Organization International Trade Organization (ITO) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of International Trade Organization (ITO): (Not to be confused with Multilateral Trade "Organization, Sec. I). An [...]...
21. Madrid Agreement Madrid Agreement and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Madrid Agreement: Formal name is the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks. An [...]...
22. Most Favoured Nation Treatment Most Favoured Nation Treatment (MFN) in International Trade Meaning of Most Favoured Nation Treatment (MFN), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A non discriminatory trade policy commitment on the part of one country to extend to another country the lowest [...]...
23. Rules of Origin Rules of Origin and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Rules of Origin: The laws, regulations, and administrative practices that are applied to ascribe acountry of origin to [...]...
24. Trade in Services Agreement The Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) This section provides an overview of the trade in services agreement (tisa) within the legal context of Preferential Trade in Services Agreements in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory [...]...
25. Trade in Services The General Agreement on Trade in Services and the World Trade Organization The General Agreement on Trade in Services in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues. Trade in Services: Preferential Trade Agreements This section provides an overview of trade in [...]...
26. Havana Charter Detais can be found in General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).......
27. Specific Sectors Specific Sectors in International Economic Law In international economic law, specific sectors includes the following legal areas, with coverage in this world legal encyclopedia: li> Business Services Communication Services Distribution Services Educational Services Environmental Services [...]...
28. International Trade Organizations ContentsInternational Trade OrganizationsIntroductionResourcesSee AlsoFurther Reading International Trade Organizations Introduction This entry concentrates on the structure, role and competence of the ... Read more...
29. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) GATT was a series of multi-lateral treaties -- and an organization of the same name -- designed to regulate trade between the member nations. Definition of General Agreement On Tariffs And Trade In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, [...]...
30. International Service Provider International Service Provider in International Trade Meaning of International Service Provider, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A service provider is a business that supplies expert care or specialized services rather than an actual product. In [...]...
31. Exceptions Products specifically exempted from trade liberalization, such as duty reductions; usually, exceptions are made to protect domestic industries that would suffer serious harm from increased imports.......
32. International Organization for Standardization International Organization for Standardization; sometimes referred to as the International Standards Organization (ISO) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of International Organization for [...]...
33. Wto Agreement on Rules of Origin The Agreement on Rules of Origin and the World Trade Organization The Agreement on Rules of Origin in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
34. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna Known commonly by the acronym CITES, a multilateral agreement to suppress international trade in endangered species of wildlife and plants. The convention was signed at Washington in 1973; in 1984, sixty-nine nations were signatories. Adherents to the convention pledge to interdict the [...]...
35. Multilateral Steel Agreement Multilateral Steel Agreement (MSA) and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Multilateral Steel Agreement (MSA): A proposed agreement that would phase out tariffs, eliminate [...]...
36. License Exceptions In the United States For information about License exceptions in the context of international trade, click here...
37. Free Trade Exceptions Article XX GATT, Art XIV GATS This section provides an overview of article xx gatt, art xiv gats within the legal context of Specific Exemptions in Trade Law Protecting Domestic Policy Space in international economic law, with coverage of Protecting Domestic Policy Space (Principles). [...]...
38. Vendor Agreement Vendor Agreement in International Trade Meaning of Vendor Agreement, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A vendor agreement is a legal agreement that clearly states the provisions and conditions of the work to be performed by a contractor. The key points to [...]...
39. Financial Services Financial Services and the World Trade Organization Financial Services in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues. European Passport and Europe There is an entry on european passport in the European legal encyclopedia. This section provides an overview of financial [...]...
40. Multilateral Trade Negotiations Negotiations among many nations acting in concert for the purpose of reducing trade barriers. Since the inception of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (read about the GATT for further details). in 1947, the mos......
41. After-sale Service Definition of After-sale Service in International Trade The following is a concept of After-sale Service in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A collective term for attention to a transaction that normally takes place after [...]...
42. Elements of the NAFTA National Treatment Obligation ContentsElements of the NAFTA National Treatment ObligationInvestors and InvestmentsAccording Treatment With Respect to InvestmentsTreatment Accorded Must be No Less FavourableIn ... Read more...
43. Competition Law Anti-Dumping and Competition Law and the World Trade Organization Anti-Dumping and Competition Law in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues. Competition Law in a Global Context Contents of Competition Law in a Global Context Contents of this subject matter [...]...
44. Mental Health Services Mental Health Services in Aging Law Concept of Mental Health Services in the context of Community Health Care and Services for Older Persons, published by the World Health Organization (WHO):Comprehensive mental health services, as generally defined under some national (or state) laws and [...]...
45. Wto Accession WTO Accession: Russia, Samoa, Montenegro, and Vanuatu in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On December 16, 2011, trade representatives at the 8th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization [...]...
46. Agreement Relating to the "INTELSAT" ContentsAgreement Relating to the “INTELSAT”ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/s Agreement Relating to the “INTELSAT” Entered into ... Read more...
47. Aircraft Agreement A product of the Tokyo Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations, the Aircraft Agreement (known officially as the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft) provides that sales of civil aircraft will be free of duty, effective January 1, 1980. The agreement also provides duty-free treatment for flight sim......
48. Agreement on Rules of Origin The Agreement on Rules of Origin and the World Trade Organization The Agreement on Rules of Origin in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
49. Gulf Cooperation Council Gulf Cooperation Council Outline The council was established in 1981. It consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The council was intended to establish an economic community in the region. The members encourage free movement of capital within the [...]...
50. Preferential Treatment In the United States For information about Preferential treatment in the context of international trade, click here Embracing mainstream international law, this section on preferential treatment explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further [...]...
51. Defense Service Defense Service and the Laws of International Trade International Trafic in Arms Export Licensing, Defense Trade Controls and National Security Agreements and other authorizations for defense services: General provisions Manufacturing license agreements and technical assistance [...]...
52. Nafta Nafta Nafta in International Trade Meaning of Nafta, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A free trade agreement comprising Canada, Mexico and the United States. The objectives of the agreement are to eliminate barriers to trade, promote conditions of fair [...]...
53. Multilateral Trading System LDCs in the Multilateral Trading System and the World Trade Organization LDCs in the Multilateral Trading System in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
54. Free Trade Agreement Free Trade Agreement and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Free Trade Agreement: An agreement between two or more countries establishing a free trade area (FTA)....
55. Economic Sectors Specific Sectors in International Economic Law In international economic law, specific sectors includes the following legal areas, with coverage in this world legal encyclopedia: li> Financial Services Health Services Recreation, Cultural and Sporting Services Air Transport Services [...]...
56. Goods Flow of Goods and Services In this global economy, the flow of goods and services across borders, otherwise known as trade, is a critical factor to the health and growth of a country’s economy. Yet many developing countries struggle with legal, institutional, and operational constraints that [...]...
57. International Chamber of Commerce International Chamber Of Commerce International Chamber of Commerce Outline The ICC was established in 1919 as a non-governmental organization. Its main purposes are to facilitate international trade and commerce, serve the needs of the international business community (for example, in 1989 [...]...
58. Enabling Clause Enabling Clause and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Enabling Clause: Pan of the 1979 Framework Agreement providing a legal basis in GATT for industrial countries to grant [...]...
59. Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade and International Trade Resources See Also Standards Code...
60. World Trade Organization Functions World Trade Organization In relation to the international law practice and world trade organization in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Trade, Commercial Relations, Investment, and Transportation About this subject:WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement [...]...
61. Trims TRIMS and International Trade Resources See Also trade related investment measures...
62. International Services Services: The Case of Postal Versus Express Delivery Services and the World Trade Organization Services: The Case of Postal Versus Express Delivery Services in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
63. General Tariff A tariff schedule in which a single rate of duty applies to a given commodity irrespective of the country of origin. A general tariff makes no provision for preferential duties.......
64. Services Policy Advisory Committee Services Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Services Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC): A policy-level committee that forms part of the private sector advisory [...]...
65. Logistic Services Contract Logistic Services Contract in International Trade Meaning of Logistic Services Contract, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The logistics contract regulates relations between the companies that provide these services – known as logistics operators [...]...
66. Informal Sector Informal Sector (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Informal Sector means: the informal sector, as defined by the International Expert Group on Informal Sector Statistics (the Delhi Group) includes private unincorporated enterprises (excluding quasi-corporations), which produce at [...]...
67. General Conditions of International Sale General Conditions of International Sale in International Trade Meaning of General Conditions of International Sale, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): It is a document that details the general conditions that a seller (exporter) offers to a buyer [...]...
68. Third-party Logistics Third-party Logistics in International Trade Meaning of Third-party Logistics, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Most of exporters and importers employ outside logistics expertise that are experts in their industry and should therefore concentrate only in [...]...
69. World Trade Law World Trade Law Contents of World Trade Law Contents of this subject matter include: Introduction: the basis of world trade – an examination of comparative advantage and asking the question: "why trade at all?" the 'Buy Australia' Campaign, the relationship between [...]...
70. Official Development Assistance Summary of Official Development Assistance Financial and technical assistance provided by the governments of industrial nations to less developed nations. This assistance may be provided on a bilateral or multilateral basis, but always emanates from the governmental (i.e., official) sector, [...]...
71. International Telecommunications Satellite Organization International Telecommunications Satellite Organization OutlineINTELSAT was established pursuant to the Agreement Relating to the International Telecommunication Satellite Organization of 1971, which entered into force in 1973. A country should become a member of the ITU before becoming a m......
72. Common Commercial Policy Common commercial policy and the Treaties of the European Union Description of Common commercial policy provided by the European Union Commission: The Community has exclusive responsibility for the common commercial policy (Article 133 of the EC Treaty, formerly Article 113). Under the policy [...]...
73. Andean Pact Andean Pact (Andean Subregional Integration Agreement) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Andean Pact (Andean Subregional Integration Agreement): A regional cooperation organization including [...]...
74. Differential Treatment of Developing Countries Special and Differential Treatment of Developing Countries and the World Trade Organization Special and Differential Treatment of Developing Countries in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
75. Special Treatment of Developing Countries Special and Differential Treatment of Developing Countries and the World Trade Organization Special and Differential Treatment of Developing Countries in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
76. Customs Cooperation Council An international organization established for the purpose of harmonizing the customs procedures and techniques of member countries. The agency is concerned with the mechanics of customs administration and is not involved in matters relating to tariff levels or similar substantive economic [...]...
77. Government Procurement Government Procurement and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Government Procurement: Government policies and procedures for purchasing goods and services. Procurement [...]...
78. International Contracts International Contracts in International Trade Meaning of International Contracts, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): International contracts refers to a legally binding agreement between parties, based in different countries, in which they are obligated to [...]...
79. Communications Law Communications and Intellectual Property Law Contents of Communications and Intellectual Property Law Contents of this subject matter include: Introduction to the international legal system Freedom of expression and constitutional regulation Regulatory Approaches to the Media and [...]...
80. Common Market Summary of Common Market A supranational organization of trading nations, created to promote economic collaboration and minimize constraints on the free movement of goods among the member states. Features of a common market include elimination of tariffs on goods moving between member [...]...
81. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency: An independent agency of the World Bank group established in 1988 to [...]...
82. Marking Rules Packaging, Labeling, and Marking Regulations and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Packaging, Labeling, and Marking Regulations: National requirements that importers must [...]...
83. Intellectual Property Rights Introduction Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) protection is one of the most important and current legal issues in the international trade arena. As international trade and investment increases around the world, copyrights, trademarks, patents and trade secrets need to be subjects of a [...]...
84. Multilateral Control In the United States For information about Multilateral control in the context of international trade, click here...
85. Tariff Code In the United States For information about Tariff Code in the context of international trade, click here...
86. Maintenance Maintenance in International Trade Meaning of Maintenance, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The work of keeping something in proper condition, care or upkeep including: taking steps to avoid something breaking down (preventative maintenance) and bringing [...]...
87. Wto Government Procurement Agreement Conclusion of Revised WTO Government Procurement Agreement in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Also at the 8th Ministerial Conference of the WTO in December 2011, the ministers representing parties [...]...
88. Agreement Relating to the "INTELSAT" 7 ContentsAgreement Relating to the “INTELSAT”ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Agreement Relating to the ... Read more...
89. International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT) Introduction to International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT)International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT) organization that operates a system of satellites facilitating mobile communications on land, at sea, and in the air. INMARSAT launched its first satellites in 19......
90. Anti-dumping Anti-dumping Anti-Dumping and Competition Law and the World Trade Organization Anti-Dumping and Competition Law in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues. The Anti-Dumping Agreement and the World Trade Organization The Anti-Dumping Agreement in relation to the [...]...
91. Preferential Trade in Services Agreements This section provides an overview of preferential trade in services agreements within the legal context of Preferential Trade in Services Agreements in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory Areas)....
92. Certificate of Origin A document presented to customs authorities at the time of importation to authenticate the national origin of merchandise. The certificate is customarily issued by a recognized chamber of commerce or governmental authority in the country of origin.......
93. Subsidies Code A multilateral agreement arising out of the Tokyo Round of trade negotiations sponsored by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (read about the GATT for further details), or GATT. The code, also known as the Agree......
94. International Finance Corporation International Finance Corporation Outline The IFC is part of the World Bank. It came into force in 1956 pursuant to the Articles of Agreement of the International Finance Corporation of 1955. Its main function is to facilitate the supply of funds to private enterprises in order to encourage or [...]...
95. Tariffs Introduction to Tariffs Tariff, tax levied by a government on imports and exports. The money collected from tariffs is called a customs duty. Although tariffs are a source of government revenue, tariffs are also used as part of political and economic policies. For example, import taxes protect [...]...
96. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC): A regional cooperation organization [...]...
97. Customs Law Rules In the United States For information about Customs Law Rules in the context of international trade, click here...
98. World Economic Forum World Economic Forum in International Trade Meaning of World Economic Forum, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): International institution established in 1971 in Geneva, Switzerland, committed to improving the state of the world through public-private [...]...
99. Wto Agreement on Agriculture The Agreement on Agriculture and the World Trade Organization The Agreement on Agriculture in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
100. Wto Agreement on Safeguards The Agreement on Safeguards and the World Trade Organization The Agreement on Safeguards in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
101. Wto Trade Facilitation Agreement WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement: On December 7, 2013, the Ministerial Conference of the WTO in Bali concluded a Trade Facilitation Agreement. The text of the agreement [...]...
102. International organizations articles of conventions Contents International Organizations articles of conventionsConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries International Organizations articles ... Read more...
103. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Part 3 Contents General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Part 315LAW JOURNAL / LAW REVIEW16LAW JOURNAL / LAW REVIEW17LAW JOURNAL / LAW ... Read more...
104. Export Incentives Export Incentives in International Trade Meaning of Export Incentives, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Assistance provided by governments to enable or assist their suppliers in securing foreign markets. Incentives take may forms. Some, such as assisting [...]...
105. Ldcs in the Multilateral Trading System LDCs in the Multilateral Trading System and the World Trade Organization LDCs in the Multilateral Trading System in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
106. Educational Services This section provides an overview of educational services within the legal context of Specific Sectors in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory Areas). Resources Further Reading Antoni Verger and Xavier Bonal, "Educational [...]...
107. Business Services This section provides an overview of business services within the legal context of Specific Sectors in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory Areas). Resources Further Reading Dale Honeck, "Business Services," Elgar [...]...
108. Distribution Services This section provides an overview of distribution services within the legal context of Specific Sectors in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory Areas). Resources Further Reading Joscelyn Magdeleine, "Distribution [...]...
109. Communication Services This section provides an overview of communication services within the legal context of Specific Sectors in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory Areas). Resources Further Reading Mira Burri, "Communication Services," [...]...
110. GATT Digital Archive: 1947 – 1994 ContentsGATT Digital Archive: 1947 – 1994Project OverviewConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries GATT Digital ... Read more...
111. Freer Trade History of Commercial Treaties: Freer TradeHopeful omens, however, began to appear. In 1934 the United States passed the Reciprocal Trade Agreement, by which the president was empowered to lower import duties on a country's goods if that country reciprocated. The United States thereby m......
112. Commercial Treaty Commercial Treaty in International Trade Meaning of Commercial Treaty, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An agreement between two or more countries setting forth conditions under which business between or among the countries may be transacted. It may [...]...
113. Land Transport Services This section provides an overview of land transport services within the legal context of Specific Sectors in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory Areas)....
114. Maritime Transport Services This section provides an overview of maritime transport services within the legal context of Specific Sectors in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory Areas)....
115. Service Sector Resources See Also International Economic Law Economy Foreign Direct Investment Economic Law Resources See Also Further Reading Information related to service sector in the Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Law(MPEPIL), Germany, United Kingdom...
116. Agreement on Customs Valuation The Agreement on Customs Valuation and the World Trade Organization The Agreement on Customs Valuation in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
117. Anti-dumping Agreement The Anti-Dumping Agreement and the World Trade Organization The Anti-Dumping Agreement in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
118. Wto Agreement on Government Procurement The Agreement on Government Procurement and the World Trade Organization The Agreement on Government Procurement in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
119. Wto Agreement on Subsidies The Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures and the World Trade Organization The Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues....
120. Legal Affairs Legal Affairs The UN Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) As the central legal service of the Organization, OLA provides legal ... Read more...