TL;DR: The Historical Development of Investment Treaty Law and Interpretation as mentioned in this paper is an example of such a law. But it is not applicable in the context of investment treaty law and it does not cover transfer rights, performance requirements and transparency.
Abstract: 1 The Historical Development of Investment Treaty Law 2 Applicable Substantive Law and Interpretation 3 Treaty Titles and Preambles, Promotion, Admission and Establishment Obligations 4 National Treatment 5 Most-favoured-nation Treatment 6 Minimum Standards of Treatment 7 Expropriation 8 Transfer Rights, Performance Requirements and Transparency 9 Observance of Undertakings 10 Exceptions and Defences
TL;DR: The Oxford Handbook of International Trade Law as mentioned in this paper places international trade law within its broader context, providing comment and critique on a range of questions both related specifically to the discipline of trade law itself and to the outside face of international trade and its intersection with States and other aspects of the international system.
Abstract: The Oxford Handbook of International Trade Law places international trade law within its broader context, providing comment and critique on a range of questions both related specifically to the discipline of international trade law itself and to the outside face of international trade law and its intersection with States and other aspects of the international system. It examines the economic and institutional context of the world trading system, its substantive law (including regional trade regimes) and the settlement of disputes. The final part of the book explores the wider framework of the world trading system, considering issues including the relationship of the WTO to civil society, the use of economic sanctions, state responsibility, and the regulation of multinational corporations.
TL;DR: The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as discussed by the authors provides a clear introduction to the basic principles of the multilateral trading system and a detailed examination of the law of the WTO.
Abstract: Retaining the signature clarity and depth that made it an instant classic, this new fourth edition of The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization examines both the institutional and substantive law of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Fully updated to incorporate all new developments in the WTO's body of case law, this market-leading text offers readers a clear introduction to the basic principles of the multilateral trading system and a detailed examination of the law of the WTO. With integrated questions and assignments which allow readers to easily assess and reinforce their understanding and develop their analytical skills, The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization is essential reading for all WTO law students and practitioners. Suitable for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, this classic text is also the ideal resource for practitioners, diplomats and policymakers looking for an introduction to the law of the WTO.
TL;DR: The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as discussed by the authors provides a clear introduction to the basic principles of the multilateral trading system and a detailed examination of the law of the WTO.
Abstract: Retaining the signature clarity and depth that made it an instant classic, this new fourth edition of The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization examines both the institutional and substantive law of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Fully updated to incorporate all new developments in the WTO's body of case law, this market-leading text offers readers a clear introduction to the basic principles of the multilateral trading system and a detailed examination of the law of the WTO. With integrated questions and assignments which allow readers to easily assess and reinforce their understanding and develop their analytical skills, The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization is essential reading for all WTO law students and practitioners. Suitable for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, this classic text is also the ideal resource for practitioners, diplomats and policymakers looking for an introduction to the law of the WTO.