Elgar Companion to the World Trade Organization
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Edited by Julien Chaisse, Professor, School of Law, City University of Hong Kong and Chairman, Asia Pacific FDI Forum, Hong Kong SAR and Cristián Rodríguez-Chiffelle, Luksic Visiting Scholar, David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, Harvard University, US, and a senior advisor to the Boston Consulting Group<i>‘The breadth and depth of this collection illustrate the manifold challenges confronting the World Trade Organization as it navigates increasingly turbulent geo-economic waters into the depths of the twenty-first century. Organized into four sections covering digitalization, facilitation, pacification through dispute settlement, and country as well as regional perspectives on a host of systemic matters such as sustainability and inclusion, it is a ready reference for those seeking navigational guidance to where the system is headed. Congratulations to Julien Chaisse and Cristián Rodríguez-Chiffelle for their vision and dedication to marshalling this interesting assemblage of eminent scholars and authors.’</i>
- Peter Draper, University of Adelaide, Australia,
<i>‘This is a fabulous book examining a wide range of current issues in international economic law pertaining to the World Trade Organization. Sector by sector and issue by issue, it explains the past, the present and the future of global economic governance. Combined together, the fifty chapters of the book help us understand the nature of the core problems that the global community is facing, and contemplate a future course of action. This is a book both academics and practitioners in the field must read to keep abreast of current development.’</i>
- Jaemin Lee, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea,
<i>‘This Companion is a superb, innovative contribution to our knowledge and practice of international trade. It dives into four key challenges: digitalization, trade facilitation, pacification, and regional and national perspectives. Here, at last, is real thinking outside the box! It is essential reading for everyone interested in the future of international trade and the role of the WTO.’</i>
- Francis Snyder, Peking University, China,
<i>‘At a time when geopolitical tensions are reshaping global trade, this volume reminds us of why the WTO still matters and why revamping it will prove difficult. The editors of this Companion have assembled an impressive collection of renowned scholars and policymakers to offer detailed explanations and thought-provoking ideas. Anyone interested in contemplating how the WTO might deal with digitization, climate change, and other emergent challenges will benefit from turning to this Companion as a key reference.’</i>
- Mark Wu, Harvard University, US,
<i>‘The </i>Elgar Companion to the World Trade Organization<i>, edited by Julien Chaisse and Cristián Rodríguez-Chiffelle, brilliantly dissects the multifaceted and evolving role of the WTO in a rapidly changing economic and geopolitical landscape. Its contributions to digitalisation, sustainability, and new trade politics offer incisive insights and fresh perspectives. This book is a must-read for the next generation of WTO scholars shaping the future of trade policy.’</i>
- Arancha González, Dean, Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po, France, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain,
<i>‘This innovative Companion offers convincing analyses on the law, economics, and politics of WTO law and on the challenges posed to the international trade regime originating in major trends such as digitilization, facilitation, pacification and regional perspectives.’</i>
- Armin Steinbach, HEC Paris, France,
<i>‘</i>The Elgar Companion to the World Trade Organization by Julien Chaisse and Cristián Rodríguez-Chiffelle is a work of encyclopaedic breadth which will offer both scholars and practitioners valuable assistance in obtaining an overview of the rapidly-transforming multilateral trade regime at critical times. A must to read.’
- Alberto Alemanno, HEC Paris, France,
Featuring insightful contributions from interdisciplinary experts, this essential Companion will aid readers in comprehending the WTO’s functions and its significance in international trade and broader economic policies. Chapters explore the influence of regional trade agreements on countries’ trade agendas, the WTO’s critical role in fostering free and fair trade, and the shifting dynamics of global economic governance. The book further highlights the importance of dispute resolution, regional integration, and coalitions for effective trade policy making.
Highlighting the need for increased transparency, flexibility, and adaptability to ensure the WTO’s continued relevance in global economic governance, this Companion will be indispensable for scholars and students of institutional economics, international relations, law and politics, and regulation and governance. It will also be beneficial for trade lawyers, experts, and professionals who work in international trade and commerce, as well as NGOs and civil society organizations.