Trade, Investment Rules, and Development
In the wake of the global financial crisis, nations, regions and global institutions are engaged in significant reform of their financial systems. This research effort analyzes the extent to which such efforts are consistent with the goals of financial stability, the generation of economic growth, and human development.
GEGI is currently working on two projects within the trade, investment rules and development framework:
Policy Space for Development at the World Trade Organization
GEGI research and policy dialogue focuses on analyzing the extent to which existing and proposed WTO rules provide adequate flexibility for emerging market and developing nations to pursue their development strategies. Examples include financial regulation, innovation and industrialization, and environmental protection.
Reforming Bilateral and Regional Treaty Systems
The 21st century is thus far marked as one of increasing integration in terms of trade and investment. This research examines the extent to which new trade and investment treaties are consistent with each other and grant nations the proposed policy space to meet their own development objectives.