The impact of WTO membership : a comparative analysis of China, Russia, and Ukraine / Anastasia S. Loginova and Irina V. Mikheeva.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The World Trade Organization : notion, principles, structure -- Analysis of China's practice of accession to the World Trade Organization -- The process of international economic integration of Ukraine -- Analysis of socioeconomic consequences of Russia's accession to the WTO -- Conclusion.

"What lessons can be learnt from the accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) of Russia, China, and Ukraine? Were there any peculiarities in the adaptation of their economies to the rules and norms of the organisation, and what impact did it have on the world trade system? This detailed, systematic, and comparative analysis of the social and economic impact of the accession of these countries to the WTO addresses these questions, presenting an economic and legal analysis of the reasons and consequences of their joining the WTO. Comparative legal and economic methods are used to explore the social and economic causes and consequences of membership for post-communist states and to suggest ways in which new members can adapt to WTO standards. This work will be of interest to experts and students in the field of economics, jurisprudence, and customs affairs."--Provided by publisher.