Quiz: Beat the world trade system

Scenario 1: You are ambassador to the World Trade Organization in Geneva. You represent the Republic of Bajaria, a small West African state which mainly exports cotton and cocoa. The rich and powerful Eurasian Union is putting Bajarian farmers out of work by its own agricultural subsidies and tariffs. Which of the following tactics should you try in order to create change?

Question 1

Should you threaten to veto the current Doha Development Round if the Eurasian Union does not reduce its farm subsidies and tariffs?

A: Yes B: No

Question 2

Should you create an alliance with other poor agricultural exporting countries and formulate a common negotiating position?

A: Yes B: No

Question 3

Should you launch a case against the Eurasian Union through the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Mechanism - in effect, its international court?

A: Yes B: No

Question 4

Should you sign a bilateral free trade deal with the Eurasian Union?

A: Yes B: No

Question 5

Should you put more money into training and staffing your Geneva operations?

A: Yes B: No

Question 6

Should you launch a publicity campaign with Eurasian NGOs to highlight the unfairness of the situation?

A: Yes B: No

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