Download or read book Crimes And Punishments? written by Robert Z Lawrence and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2003-10-15 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the unique aspects of the WTO as an international organization is that it authorizes members to retaliate against violations by raising tariffs. These authorizations have become increasingly common and increasingly controversial. In this analysis of the retaliation system, Robert Lawrence considers the guiding principles that govern responses to WTO violations, examines how these principles are implemented in practice, and considers options for reform.