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What does it mean?
The WTO attempts to impose trade equality in an unequal world, which disadvantages developing nations like Fiji.
In plain terms
The WTO tries to make trade fair but the world is unequal, so poor countries lose out.
What can you take from it?
Recognize that formal trade equality does not guarantee fair outcomes for developing economies.

Where it applies

  • trade negotiations
  • economic policy reviews
  • development forums

Putting it to work

  • lobby for trade concessions
  • analyze trade agreements
  • build regional alliances

Questions to consider

  • How can trade be made fair for all?
  • What reforms does the WTO need?

Another view

The critique does not offer alternatives to the WTO framework.

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