The World Economy, Global Trade Policy 2003 (World Economy Special Issues)

This tenth volume in this annual series focuses on the operations of the IMF and WTO and development of national trade policies. This is tenth in an annual series in which top economists provide a concise evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy. It provides a systematic analysis of the influence of politics on the operations of the International Monetary Fund. It considers whether the WTO should have an interest in food safety issues. It looks in detail at regional and national issues, such as trade liberalisation in South Asia and trade policy in Slovenia. It should help readers to think constructively about the future role of the IMF and WTO.