Dados is one of the most widely-read social sciences journals in Latin America. Created in 1966, it publishes innovative works, originating from academic research, by Brazilian and foreign authors. Edited by IESP-UERJ, it aims to reconcile scientific rigor and academic excellence with an emphasis on public debate based on the analysis of substantive issues of society and politics.
Dados vol. 50 n. 1 Rio de Janeiro 2007
Abstract
The aim of this article is to verify the analytical feasibility of Two-Level Game - TLG theory to analyze Brazils action in the World Trade Organization - WTO. We simultaneously analyze whether the enhancement of Brazilian democratic institutions in relation to foreign policy-making can help meet demands by interest groups and expand the technical quality of Brazilian diplomacy in international trade negotiations. We further verify whether this improvement can generate greater credibility and international legitimacy for Brazils actions in the WTO, allowing the country to shape favorable international regimes for its interests. We develop this argument by analyzing Brazils drug patent case against the USA in the WTO.
Keywords: international trade negotiations, democracy, WTO, patents, interest groups
DOI: 10.1590/S0011-52582007000100007
International trade negotiations and democracy: the WTO drug patent dispute between Brazil and the USA
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