Most notably, the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), currently being negotiated in the World Trade Organization, could potentially lead to the liberalization of public services such as those providing for education, health, and the protection of the environment.
En particulier, l'Accord général sur le commerce des services (AGCS), actuellement négocié au sein de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce, pourrait entraîner la privatisation de certains services publics comme l'éducation, la santé ou la protection de l'environnement.