The Impact of Academia on the Negotiations on Health and Education Services in Argentina: Challenges and Opportunities

In the mid-1990s, a series of new issues were incorporated into international trade negotiations. Unlike in the past, these were not concerned with tariff matters but rather sought the liberalization of national regulations, including those on services. This sector is signifi cant in the international economy: in 2004 it represented almost 20 percent of world trade (OMC, 2004) and promises to keep growing as technological progress continues.