Trade In Services: Global Regulation and the Impact on Key Service Sectors

This monograph sets out and defines the basic legal terms and issues raised by international trade in services and provides a comprehensive account of how they are regulated both multilaterally and through the major economic integration agreements. Four of the most important sectors for trade in services - telecommunications, government procurement, financial services, and transportation services - are singled out for special in-depth treatment, making this a guide for all those working in areas dealing with international trade.