As developing countries became bigger traders, it was clear that the old way of doing business wouldn't fly. To get them back… — Daniel Altman Bargaining 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… — Daniel Altman Access 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… — Daniel Altman Barriers 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… — Daniel Altman Barriers Copy Share Image
Diverse groups of countries can do a lot by trading amongst themselves, exploiting differences in costs, resources, and technologies. — Daniel Altman Can do Copy Share Image