What countries must do to join the World Trade Organization is precisely what they must do to become productive and democratic: accept the rule of law, reduce corruption, and become open, accountable, and transparent. At the same time, increased trade can help create and sustain a middle class – precisely the social group that often stands at the forefront of movements for democratic reform.
贸易也是政治和经济改革的发动机。各国为加入世贸组织所必须做的正是他们要成为生产性的民主国家所必须做的：接受法治，减少腐败，成为开放、负责且具有透明度的国家。同时，增长的贸易有助于建立并保持一个中产阶级——一个经常站在民主革命前沿的社会团体。