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Policy analysis reveals record-low dispute submissions at the World Trade Organization in 2022, suggesting unresolved appeals into the void discouraged complainants.
The numbers do tell a story: 2022 was the year with the fewest disputes ever submitted to the WTO. The possibility to appeal into the void must have a played a role, dis-incentivizing potential complainants from formally submitting disputes. Appeal into the void? This requires some explanation.
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