Regional trade agreements as a basis of states international trade policy

Abstract

The article describes the meaning and scope of the development of regional trade agreements (RTAs). Found that in fact in the modern international economy begins competition for markets not individual countries, but for markets of RTAs. Shows the dynamics of the RTAs. Such trends are highlighted in shaping RTS as creating predominantly bilateral free trade agreements, the formation of intercontinental integration associations of countries, the creation of integration associations not only goods but also services, solutions for investment and social issues. Shows the correspondence forming RTAs norms of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Considered GATT articles governing regional trade agreements. Identified causes of the significant growth in the RTAs modern international economy. Investigated the evolution of RTAs in the XX-XXI centuries. Classified types of regional trade agreements. The features of the functioning of individual integration groupings of countries.