Virtuous Or Vicious Circle? Legitimacy And Effectiveness In WTO Dispute Settlement Thirty Years On

Key Points

• Legitimacy and effectiveness remain crucial for WTO dispute settlement, influencing international trade dynamics.
• The effectiveness metric indicates a significant influence on multilateral trade among participating nations.
• Observational analysis explores legal frameworks and conflict resolution practices within the WTO system.
• Findings suggest that despite improvements, challenges in legitimacy still impede robust multilateral trade agreements.