Question

the name of the course global health

Should WTO regulations be reformed to improve population health? Why or why not?

(300 – 500 words)

Answer 1

The WTO regulations to be reformed to improve population helath as

The world trade organization (WTO) agreements are negotiated and signed by most of the world trading nations to liberalize trade also in some special cases to maintain trade barriers.

Trade liberalization can effect the health directly or indirectly.

However, tariff reduction can also have negative indirect impact on health sector predominantly for developing country.

Tariffs are one of the important source of

public revenue in poor and developing country, with less domestic wealth and income that can be taxed.