<i>‘Trebilcock and Trachtman, two of the leading trade lawyers of our time, have achieved the impossible with this book. In a remarkably concise volume, they manage to provide clear summaries of the major issues across all aspects of trade policy while offering critical insights into cutting-edge developments. This book is destined to become an indispensable reference for students, scholars, and policymakers alike.’</i>

- Henry Gao, Singapore Management University, Singapore,

<i>‘Already in its third improved edition, this volume has become the go-to book for all trade practitioners. Magnificently concise, and yet a wealth of information regarding both the content of the multilateral trade contracts as well as the underlying logic.’</i>

- Petros C. Mavroidis, Columbia Law School, USA,

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<i>‘This book provides a detailed overview of the current landscape of international trade law and would be helpful for any reader looking to understand not just what international trade law is, but how it has evolved and will continue to evolve over time.’</i>

- Jessica Pierucci, International Journal of Legal Information,

<i>‘The second edition of this </i>Advanced Introduction to International Trade Law<i> is even better than the first – an accomplishment indeed. At a time when there is so much misunderstanding about trade and the rules of trade, two of the leading experts in the field, Michael Trebilcock and Joel Trachtman explain the basics in a way that any reader can understand and from which all readers can benefit.’</i>

- James Bacchus, University of Central Florida, USA,

<i>‘This Advanced Introduction provides an excellent succinct yet accurate summary of the international trade rules applicable, inter alia, to trade in goods, services, intellectual property, and investment. It also explores international standards, social issues such as development, environment, labour, human rights, and it addresses the institutional framework and the future of the world trading system. As an experienced practitioner in this field, I highly recommend this book to government officials, business people, and students who will all get a clear interdisciplinary tour d’horizon in the field of international trade.’</i>

- Gabrielle Marceau, University of Geneva, Switzerland and Senior Counsellor at the WTO,

<i>‘Today’s politicians and politics have generated more public interest in international trade – and trade law – than ever before. Paradoxically, international commerce and its rules have never been more misunderstood. Trebilcock and Trachtman tackle this problem by providing a fresh look at the motives for trade as well as the rules of the game.’</i>

- Chad P. Bown, Peterson Institute for International Economics, US,

<i>‘This is an important book on trade law by two of the smartest, and most highly regarded, experts on international trade law today. As politicians and an ill-informed and compliant press in the US have imperiled the world trading system in recent years, Professors Trebilcock and Trachtman provide a much-needed corrective. They deserve our gratitude and applause.’</i>

- Jagdish Bhagwati, Columbia University, US,

This updated third edition of what has become a modern classic provides a succinct overview of the fundamental concepts of international trade law. Written by two leading scholars with 70 years of collective experience in the area, it discusses the basic structure and principles of trade law alongside specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions.


Key Features:

  • Presents accessible analytical summaries of trade law
  • Considers key legal concepts in diverse historical, political and economic contexts
  • Explores new areas including sustainable development, digital trade, gender, and security exceptions
  • Makes connections between different areas of trade law to create an integrated summary of the field
  • Includes extensive updates to refer to the most recent cases, decisions, and treaty negotiation developments



Interdisciplinary in scope, this authoritative third edition is designed for students and scholars of law, economics, political science, and international relations. Its insights will also benefit policy advisors, government officials, journalists, economists, and NGOs seeking to further their understanding of international trade law and policy.

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Contents 1 Setting the context 2 Institutional structure of the WTO: treaty-making, decision-making, and dispute settlement 3 Tariffs and the Most Favoured Nation principle 4 Preferential trade agreements 5 National treatment 6 Anti-dumping laws 7 Subsidies and countervailing duties 8 Safeguards and adjustment assistance policies 9 Trade and agriculture 10 Trade in services 11 Trade and investment 12 Trade-related intellectual property rights 13 Trade policy and domestic health and safety regulation 14 Trade policy and the environment 15 Trade policy, labour standards, human rights, and gender 16 Trade policy and developing countries 17 The international trade system under stress Epilogue
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781035333998
Publisert
2025-05-30
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
282

Biografisk notat

Michael J. Trebilcock, University Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, Canada and Joel Trachtman, Professor of International Law and Henry Braker Professor of Commercial Law, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, USA