WTO Dispute Settlement System

What is celebrated as the major achievement of the last round of global trade negotiations?

• The establishment of the Advisory Centre on WTO Law

• WTO's dispute settlement understanding (DSU)

• WTO's reach in substantive rules

How many complaints have WTO members filed since the DSU took effect in 1995?

• 144

• 163

• 275

What are the three principal issues pointed out by critics regarding the WTO dispute settlement system?

• Lack of expertise, rising costs, and inadequate remedies

• Lack of transparency, slow process, and limited membership

• Lack of enforcement power, complex rules, and biased decisions

According to the text, what advantage does the rapid evolution of jurisprudence offer to some WTO members?

• It benefits members with budgets for legal expertise

• It leads to quicker dispute resolution

• It reduces the number of disputes

What is the primary challenge highlighted regarding the effectiveness of remedies in the WTO?

• Lack of legal expertise

• Lack of transparency

• Lack of enforcement power

What concept does Mexico propose to address difficulties faced by developing country members in dispute settlement?

• Collective retaliation

• Negotiable remedies

• Monetary compensation

What is the main purpose of the Advisory Centre on WTO Law?

• To provide training for WTO panels

• To offer legal counsel on WTO matters, including disputes, at discounted rates

• To enforce judgments against WTO members

Why is it mentioned that not all WTO members are created equal in terms of retaliation?

• Some members have more voting power than others

• Smaller economies have an advantage in dispute resolution

• Members with larger economies and substantial imports can exert more influence

How do WTO members typically respond if a member fails to amend its laws following a loss in dispute settlement?

• By imposing high tariffs on imports from the recalcitrant member

• By offering legal expertise

• By issuing warnings

What is the focus of the new round of trade negotiations launched in November 2001 in Doha, Qatar?

• Promoting development concerns

• Enhancing bilateral trade agreements

• Restricting the use of dispute settlement