World Trade Organization the Debate in the U.S

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cost effectiveness.

Labor.

Sovereignty.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2000

Summary:

Analyzes the main criticisms of the World Trade Organization (WTO) by labor, environment, consumer and human rights groups in the U.S., and responses of WTO supporters. Addresses criticisms relating to: national sovereignty; labor standards; environmental issues; food safety; participation in WTO by non-governmental organizations; and transparency and secrecy in the trade dispute settlement process. Also presents a brief history of WTO and examines the economic benefits and costs of WTO

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. World Trade Organization: the Debate in the U.S.

Publisher Number:

CRS-2000-FDT-0105

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