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Strengthening Labour Rights Provisions in Bilateral Trade Agreements: Making the Case for Voluntary Sustainability Standards

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  • Luc Fransen
  • Brian Burgoon
  • Axel Marx
  • Nicolás Brando
  • Brecht Lein

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  • Luc Fransen & Brian Burgoon & Axel Marx & Nicolás Brando & Brecht Lein, 2017. "Strengthening Labour Rights Provisions in Bilateral Trade Agreements: Making the Case for Voluntary Sustainability Standards," Global Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science, vol. 8, pages 78-88, May.
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