Whither world trade? Implications of the global economic crisis and trade policy responses [WP976]

This conference discussed the following points:

• After the Pittsburgh summit: which policies can best help renew growth in world trade?

• How are asean countries’ trade policies changing?

• Do EU-Canada trade negotiations herald a trend towards bilateralism and regionalism?

• What are the aid for trade priorities for developing countries?

• How is the downturn affecting the application of us trade policy and regulation?

• Food security and export constraints: towards growing protection in agriculture?

• Is access to trade finance improving?