Learning outcome
Learning outcome for master’s level (10 credits):
Knowledge:
Students are expected to have thorough knowledge of the following topics based on the reading list:
- The nature and structure of the World Trade Organization
- The characteristics of the WTO dispute settlement system
- The rules on most-favored-nation treatment and national treatment in the context of GATT and GATS
- Rules on tariffs on trade in goods
- Rules on quantitative restrictions on and technical barriers to trade in goods (the TBT Agreement and the SPS Agreement)
- Rules on market access under GATS
- Rules on dumping and subsidies
- Rules concerning general exceptions in GATT and GATS
- The WTO and developing countries, the environment, labour standards, and human rights
Skills:
Students will be able to critically analyze international trade agreements, related case law and domestic implementation of and compliance with the WTO Agreement. They will obtain ability to assess effects of international trade commitments on domestic policies regarding sustainable development, human and labour rights, and environmental protection, and to propose measures to mitigate negative and enhance positive effects of international trade commitments.
General competance:
Students will get in-depth understanding of the nature and function of the WTO Agreement, which provides a stepping-stone for understanding other treaties and institutions governing international trade. Students will achieve qualifications to work with trade issues within international institutions, national authorities, corporations, law firms, and non-governmental organizations.