International Relations : Financial And Trade Organisations

Q 14 / 15

UPSC CSE Prelims 1998

The economist who was associated with the WTO draft document is:

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (A):

Amartya Kumar Sen, a distinguished economist and Nobel laureate, was associated in an advisory capacity with the initial drafting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) document. His involvement focused on integrating development economics and equity considerations into global trade policy discussions, emphasizing the linkages between trade, human development, and poverty alleviation.

Incorrect Options:

  • T.N. Srinivasan was a prominent Indian economist known for his contributions to trade theory, development economics, and international finance. While influential in these fields, he was not directly associated with the WTO draft document.
  • Jagdish N. Bhagwati is a highly influential economist recognized for his work on international trade, particularly his advocacy for free trade and his analysis of trade liberalisation. He was not directly part of the WTO drafting team.
  • Avinash Dixit is a renowned economist primarily known for his contributions to game theory, microeconomics, and industrial organization. His work did not involve direct association with the WTO draft document.
SOURCEIndian Economy by Ramesh Singh, Chapter: International Economic Organisations