The World Trade Institute (WTI) is committed to advancing scholarly research in the fields of international trade law, economics, and political science. Our research staff regularly publish a broad array of academic works, including:
These publications reflect the interdisciplinary nature of our work and contribute to global debates on trade, investment, and sustainable development.
17 Dec 2025 | Working Papers
As the Appellate Body of the WTO is expected to remain inoperative for years to come, the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) is ‘ever more important as a stop-gap…
18 Nov 2025 | Working Papers
Since taking office, the current U.S. administration has pursued a trade policy based on the imposition…
17 Nov 2025 | Working Papers
New analysis shows that global AI adoption could deliver major gains for growth and trade. In the most optim…
22 Sep 2025 | Working Papers
The research question this paper addresses is the identification of the subjects that can be embraced under the term ‘civil society’ and the attempt to clarify w…
22 Sep 2025 | Journal Articles
We develop an analytical/empirical framework bridging the decision under uncertainty and recent gravity-based empirical trade literature. We examine the impact of policy uncertainty on se…
22 Sep 2025 | Other
5 Sep 2025 | Working Papers
Trade security is a pivotal element in turbulent times.…
1 Jul 2025 | Books/ Book Chapters
This chapter examines the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA) negotiation process as a Joint Statem…
19 Jun 2025 | Working Papers
One of the objectives of the Trump administration's economic policy is to revitalise the American industri…
16 Jun 2025 | Books/ Book Chapters
The approach of Latin American countries to preferential trade agreements (PTAs) is a fascinating topic. There is a rich history of policymakers using PTAs to pursue different economic and political models of i…
11 Jun 2025 | Working Papers
The WTO's Dispute Settlement Body has been regarded as the WTO's crown jewel, bringing stability and predictability to the resolution of disputes among WTO …
11 Jun 2025 | Working Papers
The paper by Peter Van den Bossche critiques how the WTO’s consensus-based decision-making—intended to ensure all members “have a say”—has often been misused. Members, notably I…
4 Jun 2025 | Working Papers
L’un des objectifs de la politique économique menée par l’administration Trump consiste à revitaliser le tissu in…
15 May 2025 | Working Papers
Selon le paradigme dominant à la fin de la guerre froide, l’ouverture des marchés et …
1 May 2025 | Books/ Book Chapters
This chapter examines the different existing and potential layers of multilateral investment regulation. It begins with a historical overview of various failed efforts in this r…
1 May 2025 | Working Papers
The tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on April 2, 2025 “Liberation Day” and on April 9, 2025 with a flat rate of 10% violate WTO tariff bind…
1 May 2025 | Working Papers
With near constant change in Donald Trump’s bilateral tariff policies, the global economy finds itself in uncharted territory. On top of Trump’s various ta…
23 Apr 2025 | Journal Articles
The increasing number of international trade agreements, their varying content scope, and the diversity of members involved weave a complex w…
26 Mar 2025 | Working Papers
We estimate the trade and income effects of regulatory developments concerning standardlike non-tariff measures…
