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Trade and Environment

Trade & Environment at the World Trade Organization (WT0)

Trade liberalization can have a positive impact on the environment by improving the efficient allocation of resources, promoting economic growth, and generating revenues that can be utilized for environmental improvement. However, in the absence of effective environmental policies and regulations, or when distortive domestic policies exist, increased economic activity generated by trade liberalization can contribute to environmental problems. To learn more...


Last Updated:
2006-05-09

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