Evaluating Alternative Approaches to GATS Negotiations: Sectoral, Formulae and Other Alternatives

Publication Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2007

Abstract

In addition to the request-offer approach, which is the main approach in the current round of GATS negotiations, the Members have experimented with some alternative approaches over the years. These include negotiations along sectoral and modal lines, as well as those based on certain formulae or quantitative benchmarks. This article will discuss the lessons drawn from the negotiating experiences relating to these alternative approaches, and try to offer some suggestions on how the current and future GATS negotiations could benefit from the use of these approaches.

Keywords

GATS, GATT, Sectoral Negotiations, Formula Approach

Discipline

International Trade Law | Transnational Law

Research Areas

Public International Law, Regional and Trade Law

Publication

Taiwanese Journal of WTO Studies

Volume

7

First Page

67

Last Page

108

ISSN

1816-3092

Publisher

國立政治大學WTO研究中心

Additional URL

http://www.wtostudy.nccu.edu.tw/english/epublication/ewtojn7.htm

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