"This book contributes an original theory to understanding human rights and international trade. It offers the 'governance space' framework for analysing the linkages and normative relationships between the multilateral trading system (MTS) and human rights regimes. Drawing upon key case...

Human rights in international law -- The nature of human rights obligations for various international actors -- International trade law and the World Trade Organization -- International financial institutions : the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund -- Multinational enterprises

The number of transnational corporations - including parent companies and subsidiaries - has exploded over the last forty years, which has led to a correlating rise of corporate violations of international human rights and environmental laws, either directly or in conjunction with government...

Private regulatory initiatives, human rights, and supply chain capitalism / Daniel Brinks, Julia Dehm, Karen Engle, and Kate Taylor -- Closing gaps in the chain : regulating respect for human rights in global supply chains and the role of multi-stakeholder initiatives / Justine Nolan -- The...