ART - Book Review - Government Procurement in the WTO 2004

The document is a book review of a publication on public procurement research and insight. The reviewer praises the book for its comprehensive global perspective on the field of public procurement and recommends it to both academics and practitioners. The book is commended for its thorough command of the material, exceptional awareness of implementation concerns, and sound interpretations of the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. The reviewer also highlights the book's valuable criticisms of the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) and suggests that the WTO should learn from the author's emphasis on the practical consequences of the GPA's procurement rules. The reviewer notes some minor complaints, such as outdated information and the lack of full text of the GPA in the book. Overall, the book is regarded as a significant accomplishment in public procurement research and insight.