Abstract

This subject examines the international trade policies and practices that have been developed as a consequence of WTO/GATT law and other international obligations and policy settings, the implications of this policy and practice in the current international trade environment, the importance of these implications and the importance of national agendas … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Context of International TradeGlobalisationFree Trade v ProtectionismBarriers to International TradeTariff and non-tariff barriersMulti-lateral Trade NegotiationsThe GATT - Introduction and fundamental principlesThe WTO - GATS, TRIPS and the Annex 1A Agreements, the DSU and the TPRMThe WTO Trade Facilitation AgreementOther treaties impacting on cross border trade and its managementPreferential Trade NegotiationsRegionalism … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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be able to explain and commentate critically on the framework and key legal principles of the GATT and WTO Agreements and other relevant international treaties;
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be able to solve complex problems, in both theoretical and practical situations/scenarios of cross-border trade and management, by developing policy that addresses appropriate compliance with GATT/WTO law and other international legal obligations and other emerging and topical aspects of international trade;
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be able to commentate critically on current policy approaches to international trade and analyse the implications of various policy approaches on the global trading environment and the border;
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be able to assess and evaluate the impact of GATT/WTO law and other international trade obligations on national trade policy objectives and implementation;
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be able to formulate appropriate analytical and well-developed practical responses that meet international obligations while achieving national trade policy objectives and explain those approaches to others; and
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be able to formulate appropriate analytical and well-developed approaches to border policy, practice and procedure by analysing areas of international trade that could benefit from GATT/WTO law reform and to be able to explain those approaches to others