02260129 - The Law and Policy of the WTO

This course provides an overview of the law of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The emphasis will be put on the dispute settlement system and the “quasi-judicial” function of WTO. Policy considerations will also be highlighted to the extent that they underpin the WTO positive law and its evolution.

At the end of the course, the participants should:
- be sensitized to the various functions fulfilled by WTO institutions and the role they play in globalization and development processes;
- understand the legal principles and concepts around which WTO substantive law is organized;
- be acquainted with the mechanics of WTO dispute settlement as well as the dynamics of the multilateral trade negotiations;
- through case studies and practical exercises, be able to apply the WTO Agreements and understand how they operate;
- have the capacity to undertake independent reading and research on the subject, using both traditional and internet resources.
- have the capacity to develop a reasoned, critical thought on WTO law and institutions.

3 credits or 1.5 US Credits