Under what conditions are countries most (least) likely to become involved in international investment disputes? Building on the premise that this question cannot be addressed without reference to the incentives facing political leaders, this study develops a theory emphasizing the domestic...

To what extent do alleged violations of international commitments damage state reputation? This paper explores this question with specific reference to investor-state disputes arising under the protection of international investment agreements. Existing theory assumes that institutionalization...

This dissertation examines the variation in the choice of FDI regulations. Why do some countries restrict the entry and operations of foreign MNEs while others permit and even seek inward FDI? What factors determine the choice of FDI regulations and what conditions are likely to bring about...