A revised edition of the highly successful Business Guide to the Uruguay Round, this new guide to the World Trading System contains updates on new developments which have taken place since 1995. It also includes a new section on five trade-related subjects: - trade and environment - trade investment competition - policy transparency in government & procurement- trade facilitation - electronic commerceA thorough understanding of the world trading system is critical to increasing the competitiveness of enterprises around the world. This publication will help business leaders in the international business community to understand the implications of the WTO Agreements, and how they should apply the various provisions and rules in their day to day business decisions.