The subject matter of this paper is a central issue of growing concern in the area of legal regulation of international investments, namely how to ensure through treaty making and treaty application that the promotion and protection of foreign (direct) investment be beneficial for the recipient...

This second edition of this publication provides an overview of important contemporary issues relating to foreign direct investment (FDI) and multinational enterprises for all those who are interested in this subject, but are not always in a position to follow diverse perspectives and what is...