The WTO continues to operate by consensus and continues to be member-driven. However, a number of major changes did occur. Most obviously, the coverage of the WTO is much greater. Moreover, in contrast to the old GATT, the WTO agreement is much more of a `single undertaking'-most of its provisions apply to all members. Thus, the WTO has many more implications for developing countries than did the GATT, where participation was more a la carte as well as being limited to trade in goods. In the dispute settlement area, the process became more `legalistic' with the creation of a standing Appellate
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