Trade Law and Global Governance

"This book addresses the linkages between freer trade and other societal objectives. The chapters are previously published articles on some of the most controversial issues in trade policy today. The topics include: (1) the core concepts of trade linkage, (2) trade and environmental policy, (3) trade, employment, and labour standards, (4) trade and human rights, and (5) the role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The main theme of the book is that trade law should not be isolated from other realms of international law. Trade is vital to economic and human development, but trade restrictions are sometimes needed to preseve ecosystems and to achieve other social goals." -- from the Preface.