Capturing the Chimera
Subtitle: Designing Trade Law and Policy for Economic Development in the Caribbean.
Published: 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 72
Subjects: University of Toronto. -- Faculty of Law -- Dissertations.; Economic policy -- Caribbean Area.; Commercial law -- Caribbean Area.
Description: This thesis aims to explore the interface between trade and development for the small island and islanded states in the Caribbean Basin that make up the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It is argued that the optimal trade policy for these states must promote development. The content of such a policy is explored and discovered to consist of two criteria; economic efficiency and social efficiency criterion. With this in mind, the legal regime established by the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas 2001 is then examined. The substantive provisions of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy is analysed and while minor deficiencies exist, it is argued that they are indeed supportive of development. Their efficacy however depends on the provision made for their enforcement, and with that in mind the final portion of this thesis examines the remit of the Caribbean Court of justice to determine its role in this development enterprise.
Notes: Adviser: Michael Trebilcock.

Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Toronto, 2004.

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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 43-03, page: 0722.

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