A Handbook on the Gats Agreement: A Wto Secretariat Publication

ISBN-13: 9780521850711 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 106 str.

World Trade Organization

Opis

This handbook aims to provides a better understanding of GATS and the challenges and opportunities of the ongoing negotiations. For users who are familiar with the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), similarities and differences are pointed out where relevant. Likewise, for users who are familiar with the balance-of-payments definition of 'trade', departures from the Agreement's coverage are explained. Text boxes ('Food for Thought') are included to stimulate further thinking about the core concepts and implications of the Agreement.

Spis treści

Introduction; Basic purpose and concepts; Main building blocks: agreement, annexes, and schedules; A closer look at domestic regulation; How the GATS is administered; Role and responsibilities of member governments; The challenges ahead; Preparing requests and offers; Misconceptions about the GATS; A.I Understanding your country's services trade; A.II Relevant services statistics and classifications; A.III General Agreement on Trade in Services.