Analysis, statistics, publications, downloads, links, etc

Economic research and analysis

Two broad categories of research and analysis material are produced by the WTO: regular assessments of the global trade picture in the WTO annual publications and research reports on specific topics. The WTO also organizes regular economic seminars.

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Statistics
Reviews of member governments’ trade policies
World Trade Review

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World Trade Report
The main WTO research publication on global trade policy, with special topics, analysis, and new developments.

International Trade Statistics
The WTO's annual compilation of global trade statistics.

World Tariff Profiles
An annual compilation of bound and applied tariffs, prepared by the WTO, ITC and UNCTAD.

Trade profiles
This booklet is a quick source for national and trade statistics of WTO Members and countries which are in the process of negotiating WTO membership.

  

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Special studies

The purpose of the special studies of the Economic Research and Statistics Division is to use economics and economic research in order to help structure the discussion of issues of relevance to the WTO.

WTO discussion papers

These papers prepared by WTO professionals and contributors from organizations which work with the WTO are meant to stimulate discussion on specific issues dealing with the multilateral trading system. They are reviewed by the WTO for the quality of their content but the opinions expressed are those of the authors.

WTO staff working papers

These working papers represent research in progress. They reflect the opinions of individual staff members, and are the product of professional research. They do not necessarily represent the Secretariat’s view but are circulated as part of the critical review that is necessary to ensure WTO research meets high academic standards, and for the maintenance and development of the staff’s professional skills.

 

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Dialogue on the economic and development implications of the Doha Round (22 March 2010)

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Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness: Issues for the WTO  (16-18 June 2010)

Workshops
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World Trade Report 2013

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