FTA 통상정책 하공공의 역할 법제화에 대한 연구

Abstract

Regardless the different players of trade policies – under the GATT·WTO and FTA -, the policies normally share the common objectives that are international and national economic development and improvement of social welfare. In spite of the long history of the trade systems, however, the question of if, the voices of the public, so-called ‘policy beneficiaries,’ are well heard by the negotiators from the governments, so-called ‘policy makers,’ remains unanswered. The public roles legally and theoretically deserve more respect and attention in trade policies, but are often neglected. In the end, the people often cannot avoid encountering physical coalition and demonstration against their governments. While the WTO multilateral negotiation is drifting more than 20 years, some recent FTAs like the CPTPP and USMCA are found to have successfully and meaningfully legalized public roles in the trade regulations in some chapters. The findings excite the public with the optimistic view on future trade rules and policies that better reflect their practical needs and wants, and eventually reach to the most ideal and balanced outcomes for both the governments and their people.