International investment law has received increasing attention due to the proliferation of investment treaties and the number of arbitral awards made thereunder. At the end of 2011, there were 450 known investment cases that have been settled or are pending. Yet, there are many core questions...

The international regime on oil pollution liability and compensation was intended to harmonise national laws on this subject in order to ensure adequate compensation for oil pollution victims. The success of the regime depends upon both its effective implementation into national law and a...

"Exploring the contentious relationship between trade and labour, this book looks at the impact of the EU's 'new generation' free trade agreements on workers. Drawing upon extensive original research, including over 200 interviews with key actors across the EU and its trading partners, it...

This article discusses the legal and political processes available within the WTO for the scrutiny and oversight of waivers. These procedures include the initial approval procedures, as well as procedures for overseeing the implementation of waivers once they have been approved. It is submitted...

I explore US commodity market integration through price convergence, efficiency, and intertemporal smoothing across a wide basket of goods from 1750-1949. I find consistent price convergence throughout, with rates notably faster than in Europe from 1750-1774 and 1855-1910. I find the fastest...

This paper exploits the telegraphic connection between New Orleans and New York to estimate the impact of information frictions on the cotton trade. I construct a novel dataset from daily newspapers containing prices, quantities, transportation costs, information lags, and other factors...

This paper considers recent developments in the international regime for the exploration and exploitation of seabed minerals beyond national jurisdiction. In particular, it analyses the role of the International Seabed Authority in regulating access to seabed mineral resources and the mechanisms...