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Macroeconomics, 15/e
Campbell R. McConnell, University of Nebraska, Emeritus
Stanley L. Brue, Pacific Lutheran University
Chapter 20 International Trade
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  1. Web-Based Question: Trade liberalization-the WTO Go to the website of the World Trade Organization (www.wto.org/) to retrieve the latest news from the WTO. List and summarize three recent news items relating to the WTO. Search the sections "Trade Topics" and "Resources" to find information on both international trade and the environment and international trade and poverty. Summarize the WTO’s major conclusions on these two topics.


  2. Web-Based Question: The U.S. International Trade Commission-what is it and what does it do? Go to www.usitc.gov to determine the duties of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). How does this organization differ from the World Trade Organization (question 14 above)? From the site map, Sunset Reviews to determine what they are and how they relate to the Uruguay Round agreement of the WTO. Go to "New Releases" and identify and briefly describe three USITC rulings relating to charges of unfair international trade practices that harm U.S. producers.






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