The Forum on Democracy & Trade : The Massachusetts-Burma Law Case and WTO Rules

The Massachusetts-Burma Law Case and WTO Rules

Forum Analysis

How does the WTO agreement on government procurement impact human rights criteria for state purchasing decisions?

A Massachusetts law meant to discourage businesses from doing business with the brutal Burmese dictatorship has conflicted with international trade rules on government procurement.

Journalism

The Boston Tea Party Revisited: Massachusetts Boycotts Burma

Robert Stumberg and William Warren's 1999 article in State Legislatures Magazine.

The Basics of Trade

Understand how the global trading system works. A guide to resources and further information.

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