AbstractThe inspiration for this book came from two sources: First, one cannot be but impressed by the spectacular growth of foreign investment over the last three decades — despite the imperfect regulatory frameworks in which they operate. Globalization has brought about a rapid growth of...

AbstractLike tariff liberalization — applied tariffs under domestic laws, preferential tariffs through regional trade agreements, and WTO bound tariffs — States also have three levels to liberalize investment. Domestic laws on investment are unilateral acts by a State that provide benefits...

AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionTechnology Transfer, FDI and Investment RegulationDirect national regulationThe emergence of IIAsMultilateralismEmpirical evidenceTechnology Transfer in IIAsThe baseline: TRIPSPTAs and TRIPS-plusBITsCharacterizing investor-state disputes on...

AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionThe EU Recent PracticeThe CARIFORUM–EU Economic Partnership AgreementThe EU–Korea FTAThe Future EU Approach — Changes Brought About by the Treaty of LisbonThe changes brought about by the Treaty of LisbonNew or revised Member State...

AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionHuman Dignity in an Integrated Global EconomyGlobalization, labor and human-rights violations, and the remedy for market inefficiencyEmpirical Evidence on the Impact of Labor Standards on International Trade and Investment: Is There a Race...

AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionThe Economic Effects of Subsidies: Distinguishing Between International Trade and FDIThe effects of subsidies on international trade and justifications for regulationThe effects of subsidies on FDI and justifications for regulationTrade and...

AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionBackgroundSWF Investment and Political RiskPecunia Non Olet? Market Failure ConsiderationsThe Current Regulatory Setting on Foreign Sovereign Investment: A Sketch From the US and European PerspectiveToward a “Smart” Regulatory Framework...