Melhor é ver do que julgar: análise da convivência do regionalismo com o multilateralismo da OMC

Abstract

Analysis of the application of the legal conditions for WTO bodies is of paramount importance, because the institutional framework is essential for the reduction of trade barriers reflect an effective and durable improvement of market access. In addition, the institutional environment is one of the determining factors of economic results. The purpose of this article is to analyze the institutional relationship of RTAs with WTO law, from the work of the Regional Trade Agreements Committee. We chose to use the term "coexistence" to have been abandoned to the "Compatibility" for the reasons given expression in the development of analysis. The methodology usedfor this analysis will be an evolutionary and comparative study of the compatibility assessment work and use of the mechanism for transparency made under the Regional Trade Agreements Committee. It appears that the work of the Committee from the mechanism of transparency has already produced results, even if temporarily, even fitting some renovations and modifications before the definitive entry into force with the conclusion of the Doha Round.