The book investigates the debates of the direct effect of WTO agreements. There are three
reasons why the consideration of direct effect is significant. First direct effect is
concerned with the separation of powers specifically with the extent of involvement of the
judicial branch of the member state in enforcing its obligations. Second the effectiveness of
WTO agreements depends more and more on the cooperation of national courts. Several WTO
agreements have circumvented the legislative branch and set forth specific rules that the
executive branches of the members must respect. Third direct effect relates to legal
protection for individuals who engage in international trade and could grant greater protection
for the interests of individuals. This research aims at giving answers to the debate of whether
the direct effect of WTO agreements should be granted. The subordinated and interrelated aims
are to clarify the positions of major members and their reasons to search grounds for granting
the direct effect of WTO agreements and to identify the difficulties arising thereby.
