000			00985nam a2200109Ia 4500
100			_aHirsch, Moshe
245			_aInternational trade law, political economy and rules of origin : a plea for a reform of the WTO regime on rules of origin
260			_c2002
520			_aExposes the basic elements of the political economy of international trade. Presents a political economy analysis of the essential functions of rules of origin (ROO) in the world trading system. Discusses the widening use of ROO as a strategic trade instrument. Employs political economy analysis to identify the principal factors that explain this accelerated trend. Suggests legal mechanisms for reforming the current WTO regime on ROO. Concludes that the combination of international trade law and political economy analysis may be a valuable tool to promote trade liberalization in the sphere of ROO, as well as in other domains that are susceptible to protectionism.
583			_c9/24/02 _kJOY_D
942			_cA
999			_c24543 _d24543