AEM 4350 - Political Economy of the WTO

Spring. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: intro microeconomics.

H. de Gorter.

The politics of the WTO and trade policy are explored. Examines what the WTO is, how it operates, how much power it really has, why it was created, and incentives for governments to cooperate. Also explores how WTO rules affect domestic politics and foreign policy goals and how WTO rules and agreements are enforced. Students also debate the effect of trade on growth and poverty.