Does tariff liberalization cause regulatory chill by putting downward pressure on health,
safety, and environmental standards? Or does it cause a race to the top as governments …

This research investigates the extent to which countries use public standards as a means of
political retaliation in the international policy arena. We match World Trade Organization …

The integration of developing countries into the world trading system is an important
development mechanism to reduce poverty in these countries. Regional Trade Agreements …

International trade has brought tremendous choice to consumers and expanded markets for
producers. Cross-border exchange also brings import risks such as food contaminants and …