Business, Management and Accounting
8 years ago

Global Health Services Face Risks and Opportunities Under GATS Agreement

International trade in health services and the General Agreement on trade in Services (GATS) : current issues and debates
Richard A. Smith, Obijiofor Aginam, Didar Singh, Jane Lethbridge, J Gobrecht, Mina Mashayekhi, Antonia Carzaniga, Rupa Chanda, Chantal Blouin, Carlos Correa, David C. Warner, Nick Drager, Rudolf Adlung, David P. Fidler, Martine Julsaint, Julia Nielson, Elisabeth Tuerk

Paper Summary

Health ministries worldwide are facing a new challenge with the increasing openness in health services under the WTO's GATS. This publication provides tools for policymakers in health and trade ministries involved in GATS negotiations. The book offers different perspectives from experts on the impact of GATS on public services, including health. It includes legal analysis, trade commitments in health services, empirical evidence from nine countries, and a 10-step guide for dealing with GATS negotiations.

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