Informing WTO reform : dispute settlement performance, 1995-2020
- Type: Working Paper
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS, 2020/59, Global Governance Programme-411, [Global Economics]
- Abstract: This paper presents salient facts on the performance of WTO dispute settlement, using an updated dataset on cases adjudicated between 1992 and mid 2020. The dataset provides a comprehensive compilation [...]
To AB or not to AB? : dispute settlement in WTO reform
- Type: Working Paper
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS, 2020/34, Global Governance Programme-397, [Global Economics]
- Abstract: Recent debates on the operation of the WTO’s dispute resolution mechanism have focused primarily on the Appellate Body (AB). We argue that this neglects the first-order issue confronting the rules-based [...]
Reforming WTO conflict management : why and how to improve the use of 'specific trade concerns'
- Type: Working Paper
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS, 2020/53, Global Governance Programme-410, [Global Economics]
- Abstract: With its dispute settlement system in peril, the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in mitigating commercial conflict is more important than ever, but its working practices need reform, [...]
Yours is bigger than mine! : could an index like the PSE help in understanding the comparative incidence of industrial subsidies?
- Type: Working Paper
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS, 2020/52, Global Governance Programme-409, [Global Economics]
- Abstract: State support remains a leading cause of tension in international commercial relations. Governments can see trade distortions that look like they were caused by industrial subsidies, but they lack the [...]
Informal learning and WTO renewal : using thematic sessions to create more opportunities for dialogue
- Type: Working Paper
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS, 2020/51, Global Governance Programme-408, [Global Economics]
- Abstract: Thematic sessions are a broad class of meetings that are sponsored by or associated with a WTO body in some way, but that are not part of its formal meetings. [...]
Report on citizenship law : Nigeria
- Type: Technical Report
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Series/Report no.: [Global Governance Programme], GLOBALCIT, Country Reports, 2020/12, [Global Citizenship]
- Abstract: This report discusses citizenship in Nigeria. It explores the history of citizenship in this country, modes of acquisition and loss, and current debates and reform plans regarding citizenship policy.
Dual citizenship in the European Union : trends and analysis (2010-2020)
- Type: Technical Report
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Series/Report no.: [Global Governance Programme], GLOBALCIT, Comparative Reports, 2020/4, [Global Citizenship]
- Abstract: This report studies the developments in 28 EU Member States of three types of dual citizenship restrictions in the period 2010-2020, namely 1) requirements to renounce the original citizenship upon [...]
EU-China trade-related dialogues, a first assessment
- Type: Working Paper
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS, 2020/46, Global Governance Programme-406, [Global Economics]
- Abstract: EU/China bilateral trade policy is largely conducted via a myriad of ‘trade-related’ Dialogues, nearly 50. Both the sheer quantity and the scope are conspicuous. We undertake a first attempt to [...]
Making sense of the arbitrator’s ruling in DS 316 EC and certain member states- measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft (article 22.6-EC) : a jigsaw puzzle with (at least) a couple missing pieces
- Type: Working Paper
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS, 2020/44, Global Governance Programme-405, [Global Economics]
- Abstract: “The U.S. won a $7.5 Billion award from the World Trade Organization against the European Union, who has for many years treated the USA very badly on Trade due to [...]
Stakeholder preferences and priorities for the next WTO Director General
- Type: Working Paper
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS, 2020/43, Global Governance Programme-404, [Global Economics]
- Abstract: The WTO is looking for a new Director-General (DG). What does the trade community think is needed? This paper reports on the results of an expert survey undertaken as part [...]
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