Abstract
This chapter examines the legal and political economy issues surrounding trade in services, focusing on the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). It contextualises the GATS’s origins, structure, and key obligations, including market access, national treatment, and MFN. The chapter also analyses the complexities of scheduling commitments, exceptions, and the evolving landscape of services trade. It concludes with a critical reflection on the challenges and future prospects of regulating services trade in the context of digital transformation and geopolitical tensions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Cambridge Companion to World Trade Law |
| Editors | C. L. Lim, Joel Trachtman |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 170-196 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2026 |
Publication series
| Name | Cambridge Companions to Law |
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UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Keywords
- trade in services
- servicification
- international trade
- innovation
- trade regulation
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