The Dynamics of Environmental Rules and WTO Trade Principles Have

question 32

Multiple Choice

The dynamics of environmental rules and WTO trade principles have produced a lot of vigorous disagreement.Which of the following statements are not likely to be used by defenders of globalization on this issue?

• A) Environmental objectives should not restrict trade in any way.
• B) Environmental safeguards are simply means to disguise protectionism.
• C) Relaxing stringent burdens of proof about environmental damage would result in large income sacrifices for uncertain environmental gains that could be as readily achieved with other methods.
• D) Current WTO rules give incentives for countries to "race to the bottom" for the lowest possible environmental standards to attract scarce investment funds.
• E) To date, not a single WTO dispute has arisen from trade provisions contained in MEAs.

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