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WTO Dispute Settlement: What Role for Economic Analysis? A Commentary on Fritz Breuss

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There is scope for economic analysis in dispute settlement. However, it cannot determine dispute settlement outcomes and cannot be used without due regard to certain methodological difficulties, model assumptions and data limitations.

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  • Alexander Keck, 2004. "WTO Dispute Settlement: What Role for Economic Analysis? A Commentary on Fritz Breuss," Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade, Springer, vol. 4(4), pages 365-371, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jincot:v:4:y:2004:i:4:p:365-371
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