Principles of International Economic Law provides a comprehensive overview of the central topics in international economic law, with an emphasis on the interplay between the different economic and political interests on both the international and domestic levels. Following recent tendencies, the book sets the classic topics of international economic law, like WTO law, investment protection, commercial law and monetary law in context with aspects of human rights, environmental protection and the legitimate claims of developing countries. The book draws a concise picture of the architecture of international economic law with all its complexities, without getting lost in fragmented details. Providing a perfect introductory text to the field of international economic law, the book thoroughly analyses legal developments within their wider political, economic, or social context. Topics covered range from codes of conduct for multinational enterprises, to the human rights implications of the exploitation of natural resources. The book demonstrates the economic foundations and economic implications of legal frameworks. It puts into profile the often complex relationship between, on the one hand, international standards on liberalization and economic rationality and, on the other, state sovereignty and national preferences. It describes the new forms of economic cooperation which have developed in recent decades, such as the growing number of transnational companies in the private sector, and forms of cooperation between states such as the G8 or G20. This fully updated second edition covers new aspects and developments including the growing importance of corporate social responsibility, mega-regional-agreements like CETA, TTIP, and TPP, trade and investment related aspects of human rights law.

About the Author
Professor Herdegen has since 1995 held the chair for Public, European and International Law, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universitat Bonn, he is also Director of the Institute for Public International Law and Institute for Public Law.

Reviews
Review from previous edition Although the book is an excellent addition to the literature on economic law and is well suited for all students at both the graduate and undergraduate level ... the book would also fit neatly into the cabinet of law makers, policy advisers and other actors in international economic relations. ... It would be a colossal loss if lecturers in international economic law do not make this book compulsory required reading. * P. Sean Morris, Netherlands International Law Review *
Herdegen delivers a plethora of arguments sustaining the view that a solid framework protecting core values in the field of IEL is already in force but can be built upon for further improvements in the international ecomonic order. The subject of 'good governance' is broadly treated in this book (p. 158ss.). The norms and institutions of IEL are examined as to their capacity to promote human rights and the rule of law. * Peter Hilpold, University of Innsbruck, Journal of International Economic Law *



Book Information
ISBN 9780198790570
Author Matthias Herdegen
Format Paperback
Page Count 624
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 940g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 154mm * 32mm