Elgar Encyclopedia of International Economic Law

The Encyclopedia is the definitive reference work on international economic law. This comprehensive resource helps redefine the field by presenting international economic law in its broadest, real-world context. Organized thematically rather than alphabetically, the subject is split into four principal sections: the foundations and architecture of international economic law, its principles, its main regulatory areas, and the future challenges that it faces. Comprising over 250 entries written by leading scholars and practitioners, traditional international economic law subject matter is supplemented by coverage of newly developing areas. Thus, the concepts and rules of trade, investment, finance and international tax law are found alongside entries discussing the relationship of international economic law with environmental protection, social standards, development, and human rights. The concise entries present an accessible and condensed overview of each topic within its legal context. Contributors offer insight into how institutions interact with each other and other legal systems, in addition to providing individual overviews of their history, structure, principles and procedures. Selected references follow each entry, suggesting directions for further detailed exploration of the topic. This Encyclopedia is an invaluable resource for both practitioners and academics. It acts as a handy reference to all areas of international economic law, and provides the ideal starting point for any research journey. Key features: • valuable reference tool for scholars, students and practitioners• organised thematically, covering newly developing areas of international economic law• concise, structured entries from the top experts in the field• selected references for further study.

Edited by Thomas Cottier, Professor Emeritus, World Trade Institute, Bern, Switzerland and Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Ottawa, Canada and Krista Nadakavukaren Schefer, Vice-Director, Swiss Institute of Comparative Law, Lausanne, and Senior Fellow, World Trade Institute, Bern, Switzerland