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Tasked with managing and liberalizing global trade, the World Trade Organization (WTO) plays a critical role in the increasingly interconnected global economy. Through active negotiation among the world’s trading nations, rule enforcement and dispute settlement, the WTO often serves as a forum for some of the most challenging and influential trade policy debates, which have far-reaching implications for global growth and development.
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Growing the Global Internet Economy by Ensuring the Free Flow of Data Across Borders
May 23, 2013, David Dreier and Joshua Meltzer
David Dreier and Joshua Meltzer highlight the benefits and challenges of digital connectivity growth and discuss the need for balance between the free flow of data and action to address legitimate concerns about harmful use of the Internet.
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[Roberto Azevêdo] knows how the system works, how to get a deal done. But he has been saddled by the positions that he has had to take as Brazil’s ambassador. During the Doha round Brazil has not always been the most constructive contributor. April 26, 2013, Joshua Meltzer, Financial Times
[Roberto Azevêdo] knows how the system works, how to get a deal done. But he has been saddled by the positions that he has had to take as Brazil’s ambassador. During the Doha round Brazil has not always been the most constructive contributor.
Once [Russia] joins the WTO, this is going to be a congressional sanction on U.S. companies. You may be unhappy with Russian behavior on other issues, but I can't see anything that continued coverage by Jackson-Vanik is achieving for us. May 9, 2012, Steven Pifer, National Journal
Once [Russia] joins the WTO, this is going to be a congressional sanction on U.S. companies. You may be unhappy with Russian behavior on other issues, but I can't see anything that continued coverage by Jackson-Vanik is achieving for us.
Interview | Marketplace, American Public Media
February 13, 2008, Homi Kharas
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December 5, 2005, Lael Brainard
Interview | The Kojo Nnamdi Show (WAMU)
November 11, 2003, Lael Brainard, Sara Fitzgerald and Terrence Straug
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