Russia and the World Trade Organization (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780333682180)

After an exploration of the experience gained by former central and eastern European countries in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, Peter Naray gives an analysis of the Russian economic and social crisis and comes to the conclusion that this crisis is responsible for the delay of Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The author criticizes the approach taken in Russian reforms because the country's historical legacy (weak legal system, underdeveloped political and economic institutions etc.) was neglected. The book describes the steps made by Russia towards WTO membership underlining the present and expected difficulties. It warns against a fundamentalist approach by the members of the WTO which may result in Russia's isolation in political and economic matters which would represent a danger to the whole world.

Author: P. Naray
ISBN-10: 0333682181
ISBN-13: 9780333682180
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2001
Pages: 191
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.80w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2001 pg. 2005
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2001 pg. 104