WTO Disciplines on Agricultural Support: Seeking a Fair Basis for Trade

Author: David Orden (Editor), David Blandford (Editor), Tim Josling (Editor) & 0 more

Publisher: ‎ Cambridge University Press

Edition: 1st edition

Publication Date: 2011-05-09

Language: English

Paperback: 520 pages

ISBN-10: 1107005442

ISBN-13: 9781107005440

Book Description

Farm support is contentious in inteational negotiations. This in-depth assessment of the legal compliance and economic evaluation issues raised by the WTO Agreement on Agriculture presents consistent support data and forward-looking projections for eight developed and developing countries (EU, US, Japan, Norway, Brazil, China, India, Philippines), using original estimates where official notifications are not available. Variations over time in notified support in some cases reflect real policy changes; others merely reflect shifts in how countries represent their measures. The stalled Doha negotiations presage significantly tighter constraints for developed countries that provide the highest support, but loopholes will persist. Developing countries face fewer constraints and their trade-distorting farm support can rise. Pressure points and key remaining issues if a Doha agreement is reached are evaluated. Vigilant monitoring for compliance of farm support with WTO commitments will be required to lessen its negative consequences whether or not the Doha Round is concluded.

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