Publications

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:

  • Monographs and edited volumes
  • Peer-reviewed journal articles
  • Book chapters
  • Working papers and policy briefs

These publications reflect the interdisciplinary nature of our work and contribute to global debates on trade, investment, and sustainable development.

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26 Mar 2026 | Working Papers

The Political Economy of Subsidizing Space Commerce

Much like the exploitation of global trade by the first multinationals, early space commerce has the potential to lead to significant conflict as privateers seek to use force to capt…

Francois, Joseph | Polanco, Rodrigo

17 Dec 2025 | Working Papers

The MPIA and the Future of WTO Dispute Settlement

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…

Sumana, Chamarty Sai | Van den Bossche, Peter L.H.

22 Sep 2025 | Journal Articles

Market Access Uncertainty and Trade in Services

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…

Egger, Peter | Franklin, Rod | Garcés Iriarte, Irene | Manchin, Miriam

16 Jun 2025 | Books/ Book Chapters

Globalization in Latin America

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…

Elsig, Manfred | Lugg, Andrew | Polanco, Rodrigo

11 Jun 2025 | Working Papers

In Search of Consensus on WTO Consensus Decision-Making

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…

Van den Bossche, Peter L.H.

1 May 2025 | Books/ Book Chapters

Multilateral Rules on Capital Movements and Investments

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…

Polanco, Rodrigo