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Encyclopedia of International Economic Law, Forthcoming
4 Pages Posted: 7 Jan 2016
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Communication Services
Communication Services
Date Written: January 6, 2016
Abstract
This is a concise encyclopedia entry that discusses the applicable law of the World Trade Organization (WTO) with regard to telecommunications, audiovisual, postal and courier services, which are framed in terms of existing WTO classification under the common heading of 'Communication Services'. The chapter analyzes the pertinent rules of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), the present state of commitments, the problems faced in light of the recent technological advances that affect, albeit differently, all these sectors. It includes insights from the case-law and a brief overall appraisal of the prospects for change.
Keywords: communication services, telecommunications services, audiovisual services, postal and courier services, WTO, GATS
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