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What is the basic function of the World Trade Organisation?

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Basic function of World Trade Organisation is to act as an international organisation to deal with the global rules of trade between nations. It sets the rules for the global trading and resolves the disputes between member nations. It is a permanent institution for looking after the promotion of free and fair trade amongst nations. WTO also covers trade in services, such as telecommunication and banking, and other issues such as intellectual rights.

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Chapter 9: International Trade - Exercises [Page 90]

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NCERT Fundamentals of Human Geography [English] Class 12
Chapter 9 International Trade
Exercises | Q 2. (i). | Page 90

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