The WTO has outlived its usefulness as a setting for trade negotiations. It can still be a good place to resolve disputes (though this can take years) and share ideas, but most countries would be better off choosing their own… — Daniel Altman Copy Share Image
As developing countries became bigger traders, it was clear that the old way of doing business wouldn't fly. To get them back to the… — Daniel Altman Copy Share Image
Rich countries want unfettered access to poor countries' markets, which are often heavily protected by tariffs, but they don't want to give up all… — Daniel Altman Copy Share Image
Pretty soon, we should see a few large regional blocs dominating global trade. The ones that lower trade barriers faster will grow faster... — Daniel Altman Copy Share Image
The WTO has outlived its usefulness as a setting for trade negotiations. It can still be a good place to resolve disputes (though this… — Daniel Altman Copy Share Image
Diverse groups of countries can do a lot by trading amongst themselves, exploiting differences in costs, resources, and technologies. — Daniel Altman Copy Share Image
