Advanced Introduction to International Economic Law (Elgar Advanced Introductions series)

Advanced Introduction to International Economic Law (Elgar Advanced Introductions series)

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. 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 reform - Examines binding law as well as non-binding instruments and mechanisms with significant impacts on private cross-border economic activity - Analyses how these five core sub-fields implicate other areas of law, such as intellectual property, competition, labour, and environmental law - Addresses 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 is the book I have been waiting for. It introduces the key components of international economic law in a succinct but comprehensive way, cutting through the noise and focusing on the essential building blocks of actors, functions, principles and evolution over time. The perfect reading for students to get into the field.’ -- Joost Pauwelyn, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland and Partner, CLK Europe ‘This is by far the best book on international economic law that I have read. It is short, but it covers all the essentials in an easily understandable form. It should be read by anyone interested in investment, trade, or tax law and policy.’ -- Reuven Avi-Yonah, University of Michigan, USA Gregory Shaffer, Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of International Law, Georgetown University Law Center, USA and Michael Waibel, Professor of International Law, University of Vienna, Austria