The article analyses recent developments occurred both in the EU and in MERCOSUR in the field of investment law. The study departs from the EU legal order, and continues with an examination of the developments occurred in the MERCOSUR at both national and regional level. Special attention is...

This book includes up-to-date studies of regional integration efforts in all major parts of the world, especially North America, South America and East Asia. In many cases these efforts are compared with the EU, where integration has progressed much further. Some important questions are asked:...