International Economic Law
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Module Code |
LA7007 |
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ECTS weighting |
10 |
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Semester/term taught |
1 |
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Lecturer |
Mr T P Kennedy |
International Economic Law concerns the legal rules relating to trade between states. The courses focuses on the organisations put in place to regulate economic relationships between states most notably, the World Trade Organisation and the international treaties, which it enforces such as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. The course examines trade in goods, services and the international regulation of intellectual property. Consideration is given to the international rules governing free trade such as most favoured nation status, national treatment rules and rules against tariff discrimination and other barriers to inter state trade. Defences to breaches of these rules will be looked at. Finally the negotiation of trade agreements and the rules relating to international trade disputes are reviewed.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Identify the essential characteristics of the rules of international trade and appreciate the tensions between a normative legal approach and state interest
- Explain the operations and functions of the World Trade Organisation
- Critically analyse the provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
- Analyse the methods used for resolving international trade disputes.
Assessment:
- Essay to be set on a topic during the modules