International Economic Law

By Andreas F. Lowenfeld

Book Overview

As conflict and cooperation among states turn to an ever greater extent to economic issues, this fully updated and expanded second edition presents a comprehensive exploration of the legal foundations of the international economy. In it, Professor Andrews Lowenfeld examines the current status of the law, and explores the origins, political tensions and development of outcomes that are often difficult to comprehend.

The book covers all the major elements of economic law in the international arena including the World Trade Organization and its antecedents; dumping, subsidies, and other devices that alter the market; the International Monetary System, including the collapse of the Bretton Woods system; the debt of developing countries; the law of foreign direct investment, including changing perceptions of the rights of host states and multinational enterprises; and economic sanctions. The book also contains chapters on competition law, environmental law, and new chapters on intellectual property and the various forms of arbitration; demonstrating how these subjects fit into the framework of international economic law.

Professor Lowenfeld brings to his task a lifetime of practice and teaching experience to produce a book that will be of use to international lawyers and non-specialists alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199226946
• ISBN13: 9780199226948
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 900 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Very Good Text...

Lowenfeld does a great job here. He manages to explain how the World Trade Organization works as a seamless entity. His explanations of how GATT, TRIPS, the Dispute settlement body and the IMF all work are unparalleled in their clarity. This is a huge book, and is full of amazing analysis of international trade and the underlying economic reasons for the laws. Weather you are interested in globalization, or more interested in protecting developing nations, this book is for you. It is impartial and fair on all counts - presenting arguments for and against all controversial topics. I was required to read some for work purposes, but read the rest because Lowenfeld is a great writer and makes this subject worth learning about. Thank you Mr. Lowenfeld. Relic113