2. Aquinas College Economics Department
Origin
Lasted until 1995 when it became the World
Trade Organisation
Created in 1948 as the Global Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade [GATT]
5. Aquinas College Economics Department
Functions
• Administering WTO trade agreements
• Forum for trade negotiations
• Handling trade disputes
• Monitoring national trade policies
• Technical assistance and training for
developing countries
• Cooperation with other international
organizations
Source: WTO Website
6. Aquinas College Economics Department
AS Level Revision Site (ECON1, ECON2)
• http://www.aquinaseconomicsas.co.uk
A2 Level Revision Site (ECON3, ECON4)
• http://www.aquinaseconomicsa2.co.uk
Aquinas Economics on Twitter
• http://www.twitter.com/aquinaseconomic
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