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Abstract
This paper analyses relevant determinants
for the probability to initiate a dispute on policy
measures under the World Trade Organization (WTO)
dispute settlement system. The empirical analysis differs
from existing assessments by focusing on agri-food
related disputes and provides a more in-depth analysis
of specific country and sectoral characteristics not
considered in previous studies. Contrary to recent
analyses of overall trade disputes, the results show that
some determinants such as legal capacity and monetary
means are not statistically significant. Own protectionist
behaviour, endured protectionism, and the duration of
WTO membership, however, could be identified as
relevant determinants with the expected direction of
impact.