Social Sciences
4 years ago

Growing trade in educational services threatens cultural values and national traditions.

World Economy
Trade in Educational Services: Trends and Emerging Issues
Kurt Larsen, John Martin, Rosemary Morris

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The article looks at the trends and issues in trading educational services. It estimates the size of the global market for educational services and discusses the commitments made under the General Agreement on Trade in Services. The ongoing negotiations for further trade liberalization in this sector are also examined. Many countries are hesitant to open up their educational services to trade due to concerns about cultural values and traditions. The paper highlights some key policy issues related to trading educational services.