STUDIES

Environmental Conditions in International Trade

A study on the impact on India’s exports in the area of Textiles and Garments including Carpets, Leather and Leather Goods, Agricultural and Food Products including Tea and Packaging for the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. (# 9508 Rs200/$50)

Discussion Papers

Analyses of the Interaction between Trade and Competition Policy

This not only provides information about the views of different countries on various issues being discussed at the working group on competition, but also informs them about the views of experts on competition concerns being discussed on the WTO platform and the possible direction these discussions would take place in near future. It also contains an analyses on the country’s presentations by CUTS. ($25/Rs.100) ISBN 81-87222-33-6)

 Monographs

Roles and the Impact of Advertising in Promoting Sustainable Consumption in India

Economic liberalisation in India witnessed the arrival of marketing and advertisement gimmicks, which had not existed before. This monograph traces the impact of advertising on consumption in India since 1991. (# 9803 Rs.15/US$5)  

Competition Policy & Law Made Easy

This is a booklet on competition policy and law in a simple language. The purpose of this monograph is to introduce competition policy and law to consumer and other activists and general public. This publication aims to generate awareness that could be helpful for a common person to identify anti-competitive practices in the market place.
(36pp. #0109, Rs.20/$5)

Role of Competition Policy in Economic Development and the Indian Experience

This documentation is the first in a series of monographs on investment and competition policy. The writer of this paper, Dr. S. Chakravarthy has been a former Member of the Indian competition authority: Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission. The paper addresses the role of competition policy in economic development and towards the end outlines the Indian competition law. (9908, Rs.15/US$5)

Competition Regimes Around the World

In this paper, an attempt has been made to comply briefly, the current state of Competition Law in some select countries, on which information is readily available. The paper steers clear of any value judgements on the design and implementation of the Competition Law in the countries covered herein. (#2002, Rs.20/$5)

Globalisation, Competition Policy and International Trade Negotiations

This paper maps out the issues concerning multilateral competition policy, from southern perspective. It concludes that there is a need for a realistic assessment of the Extent to which developing countries would be able to control MNCs under the disciplines of competition law. ( #2003, Rs.20/$5).

Trade, Competition & Multilateral Competition Policy

As the title suggests, this monograph clarifies the areas of interaction between trade and competition through case studies, and shows that such interactions are on rise. It also highlights efforts being taken for a multilateral competition policy after Second World War in form of Havana Charter till the present happenings at the World Trade Organisation. It further points out the provisions in various agreements of the WTO acquis, which have the elements of competition. Most importantly, the paper brings forward the debate vis-à-vis multilateral competition policy that is currently taking place at various fora. It analytically points out the hindrances in such a policy and highlights the need for a multilateral competition policy. (#0005, Rs.20/$5).

All About Competition Policy & Law

This monograph meant for advance learner deals with various elements of competition law and policy in comprehensive manner. It describes about various restrictive business practices (RBPs) at the market place. It further clarifies what are competition law and policy, their elements and how they can be used to curb various kinds of RBPs. It further draws out interface of competition policy with economic development, poor and foreign investment. Finally it describes the genesis of competition law/policy and in which direction it is moving. (#0006, Rs.20/$5).

Event Reports

Liberalised Trade & Fair Competition

A report of the IOCU-CUTS International Conference on Competition Policy in the Context of Liberalisation, New Delhi, 20-21, January, 1995 containing 19 papers from emiment competition practitioners and economists from all over the world. The recommendations include calling upon the WTO and UNCTAD to develop work programme on trade and competition and governments to involve public interests groups in policy making. A good documentation for anyone interested in trade and competition issues. (#9501, Rs.100/US$25)   

INVESTMENT

Briefing Papers

Multilateral or Bilateral Investment Negotiations (9/2002)
Regulating Corporate Behaviour (4/2002)
FDI In India & South Africa :A Comparison of Performance & Policy (3/2002)
Globalising Liberalisation Without Regulation!- Or, How to regulate foreign investment and TNCs (6/1996)

Discussion Papers

Multilateralisation of Sovereignty: Proposals for multilateral frameworks for investment

The paper written by Pradeep S Mehta and Raghav Narsalay analyses the past, present and future of investment liberalisation and regulation, including an alternative draft proposal for multilateral framework for investment. (#9807, Rs.100/US$25)

Monographs

Making Investment Work for Developing Countries

This publication is another in our series of monographs on investment and competition policy intended to introduce related topics to a wide audience. This monograph will also serve as a reference point for those interested in the complex and sometimes controversial relationship between foreign direct investment and development. (46pp. #0110, Rs.20/$5)

FDI, Mega Mergers and Strategic Alliances: Is global competition accelerating development or heading towards world monopolies?

This paper maps out the contours of the scenario: what are the reasons, causes and motives for increasing activity of mergers and acquisitions, and what could be the impact of this concentration in the marketplace. (# 9909, Rs.15/US$5)

Event Reports

Too Big for Rules
A report of the IOCU-CUTS International Conference on Fairplay in Global Business, February 14-15, 1994, New Delhi which contains several documents relating to trade and TNCs, a comparative Statement of the draft UN Guidelines for Trasnational Investment, the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Guidelines for Investment and the OECD Declaration for Multinational Enterprises. It also contains the Delhi Declaration adopted in the conference. (#9409 Rs.50/US$25)

Investments: Consumers, Development and the Environment

A report of the CI-CUTS International Seminar on Multilateral Frameworks for Investment, Geneva 18-19 October, 1996. The report contains 10 papers from eminent experts of different viewpoints. The report covers issues concerning investment liberalisation and its impact on consumer, development and environment. A must reading for those following international investment agreements. (# 9602, Rs.50/US$15)

Newsletter

Investment for Development
A a quarterly newsletter published under “Investment for Development” (IFD) project being conducted by CUTS-CITEE. The newsletter contains latest update on the project, highlights of the project research outputs,  selected news items and articles on current investment issues. Its aim is to build capacity and spread awareness on investmentissues facing developing and transition economies  

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E-Newsletter 

IFD E-news
A quarterly electronic investment e-newsletter of CUTS-CITEE of “Investment for Development” (IFD) project. It endeavours to study the investment regimes of selected developing countries and transition economies, and build capacity on investment policy by stimulating awareness among various stakeholders. The e-newsletter contains summary updates of the progress of the project and selected news items, articles etc. 

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TRADE AND ENVIRONMENT

E-Newsletters

CUTS-CITEE Linkages Update A widely circulated bi-monthly e-newsletter of CUTS-CITEE, which keeps the readers updated about our Global Programme for Capacity Building on Linkages and also about  latest developments in the area of linkages between trade and non-trade issues at the WTO. The Global Programme on Linkages addresses the vexed issue of linkages between trade and environment, trade and labour standards and trade and poverty.

Briefing Papers

How Mining Companies Influence the Environment (1/2003)
Amicus Curiae Brief- Should the WTO Remain Friendless?(1/2002)
Process and Production Methods (PPMs)-Implications for Developing Countries (7/2000)
Trade and Environment: Seattle and Beyond (2/2000)
Trade and Environment—An Agenda for Developing Countries (2/1999)
WTO: Beyond Singapore - The Need for Equity and Coherence (12/1996)
DPGs, Toxic Waste and Dirty Industries—Partners in Flight (11/1996)

Research Reports

Environmental Conditions in International Trade 

A study of the impact on India's exports in the area of textiles and garments including carpets, leather and leather goods, agricultural and food products including tea and packaging for the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.  (#9508, Rs.200/US$50)

Tariff Escalation—A Tax on Sustainability

The study finds that the existence of escalating tariff structure, particularly in developed countries, results in “third-best” allocation of resources. It also harms both environment and development, and crucially the balance of trade. (Rs.100/$25) ISBN 81-87222-00-X 

Discussion Papers

Sacrificing Our Future--The New Economic Policy and The Environment

 A collection of three articles documenting the impact of new economic policy on the environment during the periods 1991-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95 written by Ashish Kothari with Miloon Kothari which critically analyses the economic policy of the Govt of India since reforms were adopted in 1991 and their adverse impact on the ecology, and suggests ways out. (#9510, Rs.20/US$10)

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TRADE AND LABOUR

E-Newsletters

CUTS-CITEE Linkages Update A widely circulated bi-monthly e-newsletter of CUTS-CITEE, which keeps the readers updated about our Global Programme for Capacity Building on Linkages and also about latest developments in the area of linkages between trade and non-trade issues at the WTO. The Global Programme on Linkages addresses the vexed issue of linkages between trade and environment, trade and labour standards and trade and poverty. 

Briefing Papers

Non-Tariff Barriers or Disguised Protectionism (2/1997)  

Articles on Linkages between Trade & Non-Trade Issues

Linkages: What are the Issues, the Problems and Possible Solutions?

Research Reports

Eradicating Child-Labour While Saving the Child

In the scenario of a growing interest of banning child labour this research report argues that the trade restricting measures have every potential of eliminating the child itself. The report provides logical argument and a case study for those groups who are against the use of trad bans for the solution of this social malaise. It also makes certain recommendations for the effective solution of the problem. (#9905, Rs.100/US$25)

Trade, Labour, Global Condition and the Social Clause

The social clause issue has remained one of the most heated area of international debate for a number of years. The study says that the quality of that debate has not met its volume and the real issues underlying the issue have rarely been analysed as a whole. It attempts to string the various debates together. (#9708, Rs. 100/US$25) 

Monographs

Social Clause As An Element of the WTO Process

The central question is whether poor labour standards result in comparative advantage for a country or not. This monograph analyses the political economy of the debate on trade and labour standards. (#9804, Rs.15/US$5) 

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 TRIPs

 Briefing Paper  

Trade Liberalisation, Market Access and Non-tariff Barriers (No.4/1998)
Non-Tariff Barriers or Disguised Protectionism (No.2/1997)
Anti-Dumping Under the GATT - The Need For Vigilance By Exporters (No.3/1997)
Subsidies & Countervailing Measures (No.4/1997)
Anti-dumping Measures Under GATT and Indian Law (No.6/1995) 
Anti-Dumping Under the GATT- The Need for Vigilance by Exporter (No.3/1997)

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 TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT

Briefing Papers  

Global Partnership for Development- The Way Forward (No. 3/2004)
WTO Transparency and Accountability: The Need for Reforms (No.7/2001)
Proactive Agenda for Trade and Poverty Reduction (N0.6/2001)
Implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreements Need for a Frontloaded Agenda (No.5/2001)
Framework for Fair Trade and Poverty Eradication ( No.4/2001)
Human Rights and International Trade:  Right Cause With Wrong Intentions (No.3/2001)
Trade And Sustainable Development: An Outline Of A Southern Agenda (No.1/2001)
Dispute Settlement Under GATT/WTO The Experience Of Developing Nations (4/2000)
Seattle And The Smaller Countries (No.3/2000)
Implementation Of The Wto Agreements: Coping With The Problems (No.1/2000)
Negotiating History Of The Uruguay Round (No.9/1999)
Liberalisation And Poverty: Is There A Virtuous Circle For India? (No.7/1999)
Dispute Settlement At WTO- From Politics To Legality? (3/1999)
The Uruguay Round, And Going Beyond Singapore (No.1/1997)
Textiles And Clothing - Who Gains, Who Losses And Why? (No.5/1997)
The Freezing Effect - Lack Of Coherence In The New World Trade Order (No.1/1996)

Research Reports

Tariff Escalation--A Tax on Sustainability

The study finds that the existence of escalating tariff structure, particularly in developed countries, results in “third-best” allocation of resources. It also harms both environment and development, and crucially the balance of trade. (#9707, Rs.100/US$25)

Discussion Papers

Ratchetting Market Access--Impact of WTO on developing countries after Singapore

Bipul Chatterjee and Raghav Narsalay analyses the impact of the GATT Agreements on developing countries. The analyses took stock of what happened at the WTO until now, and flag issues for comments. (#9810, Rs.100/US$25)

Existing Inequities in Trade - A Challenge to GATT 

A much appreciated paper written by Pradeep S Mehta and presented at the GATT Symposium on Trade, Environment & sustainable Development, Geneva, 10-11 June, 1994 which highlights the inconsistencies in the contentious debates around trade and environment. (#9406, Rs.10/US$5)

Monographs

Is Trade Liberalisation Sustainable Over Time?

Economic policy is not an easy area for either the laiety or social activist to comprehend. To understand the process of reforms, Dr. Kalyan Raipuria, Adviser, Ministry of Commerce, Governmnet of India wrote a reader-friendly guide by using question/answer format. (#9805, Rs.15/US$5) 

Guides

Consumer Agenda and the WTO--An Indian Viewpoint

This document analyses strategic and WTO-related issues under two broad heads: international agenda and domestic agenda. (#99, Rs.15/US$5)

Unpacking the GATT: A step by step guide to the Uruguay Round

A step by step guide to the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. (Rs.60/US$5) 

Documentation

Agenda for India at the WTO--Need to be Proactive

A consolidated report of four seminars on international trade policy organised by CUTS in May and October 1996 and March and October 1997. The report is a step towards informing and consensus building on India's approach to the new world trade order. A reader-friendly documentation for policy makers, business representatives, social activists and media persons. (# 9711, Rs.20/US$5)   

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ECONOMIC ISSUES

Briefing Papers

India Must Stop Being Purely Defensive in WTO (No.5/2003)
Regulatory Reforms: Why and How?  (No.10/1997)
Legislative Reforms in a Liberalising Economy (No.9/1995) 

Monographs

Impact of the Economic Reforms in India on the Poor

The question is whether benefits of the reforms are reaching the poor or not. This study aims to draw attention to this factor by taking into account inter-state investment pattern, employment and income generation, the social and human development indicators, the state of specific poverty alleviation programmes as well as the impact on the poor in selected occupations where they are concentrated. (#9806, Rs.15/US$5)   

The process of globalisation is popularly described as a gradual removal of barriers to trade and investment between nations. It aims to achieve economic efficiency through competitiveness, while seeking the broader objectives of economic and social development. At the same time, there are many misconceptions about globalisation.

Globalisation is not a new phenomenon since the process has been happening for ages. However, the process of globalisation needs to be observed in a different manner rather than just in terms of liberalisation and privatisation, which many people tend to group together.

The basic distinction between globalisation, liberalisation and privatisation is that while globalisation is not time-bound, the other two can occur in a time-bound manner. The processes are all interrelated as globalisation encompasses liberalisation, privatisation and the middle ground in-between the two extremes.

This monograph is an attempt to examine the myths and realities so as to address some common fallacies about globalisation and raise peoples’ awareness on the potential benefits globalisation has to offer. Its aim is to build up a constituency for economic reforms and unlock vital resources for generating better employment opportunities and getting people out of poverty.

Instead of developing a pessimistic outlook and finding faults in the process of globalisation, it is better that India pulls up its socks and moves ahead. It is true that any restructuring will have losers and gainers, but there are no perfect answers to all the problems. We, the People of India, will have to eventually choose one path, the choice must be in the direction that points to the growth of our nation which will only happen by making globalisation work for the poor.