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This chapter provides an overview of the multilateral trading system and the key organisations with oversight of international trade rules. Particular emphasis is placed on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the discussions on agriculture. Regional and bilateral trade agreements are also briefly examined given their potential for trade diversion or trade creation. Some practical application is included aimed at providing a greater understanding of some of the trade issues and their potential impact on domestic policies.
Mrs. Marcus-Burnet has been following multilateral trade negotiations for more than 15Â years and has served as WTO Chair of the Committee on Agriculture (Regular Session).
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Marcus-Burnett, E. (2022). The International Trading System. In: Weerahewa, J., Jacque, A. (eds) Agricultural Policy Analysis. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3284-6_4
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