ABSTRACT
The process of joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) and integrating into the world economy-through adopting economic and trade liberalization policies-would result in a number of consequences for Algeria that require a careful evaluation of the expected costs and benefits. This is imperative, as it enables the decision-makers to adopt appropriate economic policies with a view to restructuring the national economy and enhancing its efficiency and competitiveness, both in the productive and services sectors. The state therefore has to play a major and more active role in modernizing the economy to face up to the regional and global changes.
