Jordan and the World Trading System

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Acknowledgements
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• The WTO System and Arab Countries
• Islamic Law and Economics
• Jordan and the WTO
• The U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement
• The Problem
• Chapter 2: The WTO System and Arab Countries
• The WTO’s Objectives and Functions
• Obstacles to Arab Accession to the WTO
• Implications for Arab Countries
• Chapter 3: The WTO and Islamic Law and Economics
• The Islamic Legal Framework
• The Economic and Social Implications of Islamic Law
• Islamic Law and International Trade
• Chapter 4: Jordan’s Accession to the WTO
• Jordan’s Accession Process
• Jordan’s Commitments in the WTO
• Jordan’s Trade Policy After Accession to the WTO
• Chapter 5: The U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement
• Trade Relations Between the U.S. and Jordan
• The U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement
• The Implications of the Agreement
• Chapter 6: Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation aims to analyze the implications of Arab countries' participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO) system, using Jordan as a case study. It explores the challenges and opportunities associated with WTO accession, with a particular focus on the impact of trade liberalization commitments and the potential advantages and disadvantages of bilateral trade agreements. The dissertation also examines the intersection of Islamic law and economics in the context of international trade.

• The impact of WTO accession on Arab countries
• The role of Islamic law and economics in international trade
• The advantages and disadvantages of bilateral trade agreements
• The challenges and opportunities associated with trade liberalization
• A case study of Jordan's accession to the WTO

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the research topic, outlining the motivations for studying Arab countries' engagement in the WTO system and the significance of Jordan's case. It highlights the central problem of the dissertation – the trade-offs between WTO membership and bilateral trade agreements, particularly with the United States.

Chapter 2 delves into the WTO system and its implications for Arab countries. It explores the objectives and functions of the WTO, analyzes the obstacles Arab countries face in joining the organization, and discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of WTO membership for the region.

Chapter 3 investigates the intersection of Islamic law and economics in the context of international trade. It examines the Islamic legal framework and its economic and social implications, highlighting the potential for compatibility between Islamic principles and the WTO system.

Chapter 4 presents a detailed analysis of Jordan's accession to the WTO, exploring the country's accession process, the commitments it undertook, and the subsequent changes in its trade policy. This chapter serves as a case study to inform the broader analysis of Arab countries' experiences with the WTO.

Chapter 5 focuses on the U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, examining the historical context of trade relations between the two countries and analyzing the agreement's content and potential implications. This chapter provides a comparative perspective on the potential outcomes of bilateral trade agreements versus WTO membership.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and concepts in this dissertation include: Arab countries, WTO, trade liberalization, Islamic law, economics, bilateral trade agreements, United States, Jordan, free trade, accession, commitments, implications, case study, and comparative analysis. The dissertation explores the intersection of these themes to understand the complex dynamics of international trade and its impact on Arab countries.