Multilateral Agricultural Negotiations and Multifunctionality: Some Research Issues (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the complexities and implications of multifunctionality in agricultural negotiations, particularly in the context of the World Trade Organisation and the ongoing Doha Round. It outlines the differing perspectives of proponents and opponents of multifunctionality, focusing on the debates surrounding non-trade concerns and externalities in agriculture. The authors argue for the need for further theoretical and empirical research to better assess the impact of agricultural policies on trade and non-food outputs, highlighting the essentiality of comprehensive methodologies for evaluating agricultural agreements.