Advanced Introduction to International Economic Law - Gregory Shaffer;Michael Waibel

This Advanced Introduction provides the first concise and integrated exploration of the five core sub-fields of international economic law (IEL) (trade, investment, money, finance, and tax). Gregory Shaffer and Michael Waibel assess the contested principles, concepts, and contemporary challenges of IEL.

Key Features:

Brings together diverse perspectives to outline potential pathways for reformExamines binding law as well as non-binding instruments and mechanisms with significant impacts on private cross-border economic activityAnalyses how these five core sub-fields implicate other areas of law, such as intellectual property, competition, labour, and environmental lawAddresses critical issues and challenges in comparative chapters on governance and dispute resolution, liberalization and market access, non-discrimination, fairness, and state regulatory autonomy

This insightful Advanced Introduction is an excellent resource for students and scholars of IEL across its sub-fields. It is also a useful guide for policymakers and lawmakers interested in shaping and implementing IEL in light of contemporary challenges amidst considerable uncertainty.

This Advanced Introduction provides the first concise and integrated exploration of the five core sub-fields of international economic law (IEL) (trade, investment, money, finance, and tax). Gregory Shaffer and Michael Waibel assess the contested principles, concepts, and contemporary challenges of IEL.