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| Author: | Hufbauer, G. Kotschwar, B. Wilson, J. |
| Title: | Trade and Standards: A Look at Central America |
| Journal: | World Economy
2002 : JUL, VOL. 25:7, p. 991-1018 |
| Index terms: | TRADE STANDARDS AMERICA ECONOMICS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The success of the multilateral trading system has also created its own set of problems. The negotiating focus, accordingly, has had to shift somewhat from tariffs and quotas to behind-the-border non-tariff measures that were once considered the exclusive domain of domestic policy. As tariff barriers were reduced, the importance of standards and technical regulations - the theme of this paper - has increased markedly. Standards are a necessary component of production, consumption and commercial exchange. The paper provides an analysis of how standards affect international trade and trade policy and review the history of dispute settlement at the WTO in the standards area. At last the authors discuss the appropriate choice of standards for developing countries, with reference to Central America. |
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