A efetividade da diplomacia brasileira no sistema de solução de controvérsias da OMC: uma perspectiva econômica nos contenciosos

Abstract

This study analyzes the effectiveness of Brazilian diplomacy in the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement System from an economic perspective, examining Brazil's role as both complainant and respondent. The objective is to assess the costs of trade disputes and the outcomes achieved in order to contribute to the understanding of the effectiveness of Brazilian diplomatic action by identifying which disputes were resolved during the consultation phase and which proceeded to the panel stage. The methodology consists of a literature review on international economics, international relations, and the rules governing the WTO Dispute Settlement System, as well as an analysis of the disputes and an economic assessment of the cases. The results indicate that Brazilian diplomacy proved to be effective, since more than half of the disputes were settled during the consultation phase and, in some cases, even when a panel was established, the final benefits of the dispute outweighed the procedural costs involved.