Evenett, Simon J.Simon J.EvenettVines, DavidDavidVines2023-04-132023-04-132012https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/9242010.1093/oxrep/grs019This paper examines the multilateral governance of trade along with the prospects for its meaningful reform, in the light of recent, crisis-era discrimination against the many types of cross-border commerce. Prior episodes of protectionism provide a useful benchmark. The findings are not optimistic. The current set of multilateral rules is incomplete, has weak incentives for compliance, and can be readily circumvented. Only a far-reaching revision of these rules could induce more restraint.enjournal article