Many countries have adopted labeling policies for genetically modified (GM) food, and the regulations vary considerably across countries.We evaluate the importance of political economic factors implicit in the choice of GM food labeling regulations. Using an analytical model, we show that...

Modern economies have been subjected to a number of shocks during the past several years such as the burst of the Internet bubble, terrorist attacks, corporate scandals, the war in Iraq, the uncertainty about energy prices, and the recent subprime mortgage crisis. In particular, during the last...

This paper evaluates the case for the introduction of an appellate systrem in international investment arbitration. It argues that while an appellate body might remedy problems of inconsistent decisions, its introduction faces major (legal and political) obstacles

MEMBER STATE POLICY (ECONOMIC PATRIOTISM) v. COMMUNITY COMPETITION POLICY Article 10 EC Treaty lays down the "Community Loyalty" principle. This principle allows Member States the right to maintain how to enact competition legislation that complies with the Community's principles. Article 86 EC...

Tobacco companies are able to play a crucial role in assisting authorities in combating the illicit trade of tobacco, whether it may be in the form of contributing resources or providing technical assistance. However, at times, tobacco companies may choose instead to participate in illicit...

The United States' participation in international courts, and in particular, the potential accession to the International Criminal Court (ICC), which would have jurisdiction over U.S. nationals and U.S. territory, raises serious constitutional questions. These questions were thoroughly analyzed...