Core Features and Current Issues of the World Trading System28 June - 2 July 2010 Overview Week 1
Conducted by professors from the Graduate Institute, the first week aims at providing participants with a fluent understanding of the economics of free trade, the political implications of free-trade decisions, and the legal framework of the WTO system. This week may feature a visit to the premises of the WTO accompanied by top WTO officials, visits to prominent Missions to the WTO in Geneva, an interactive workshop on the TRIPS agreement and a simulation of a Dispute Settlement Mechanism Case study.
Morning lectures
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The first week of the programme will offer an interdisciplinary review of the features of international trade and the world trading system from the perspectives of economics, political science and law.
Professor, International EconomicsThe Graduate Institute
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Why an International Trading System?
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Adjunct Professor, International EconomicsThe Graduate Institute
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Economics of Free Trade: Gains from Trade
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Professor, International LawThe Graduate Institute
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Overview of WTO Agreements
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Associate ProfessorGeorgetown University
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Trade and Services
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Assistant Professor, International RelationsWorld Trade Institute
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The Politics of the World Trade Organisation
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The programme is provisional and subject to change.
Afternoon workshops and visits
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In-depth and small-group study of selected issues addressed in morning lectures
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Visits to international organisations in Geneva
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Practical exercises, including negotiation simulations and role play
Evening event
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Public lecture followed by a cocktail
A detailed syllabus will be provided to participants before the start of the Programme.
