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International Trade And Economic Relations In A Nutshell, 5th Edition, Ralph Folsom, Michael Gordon, John Spanogle, Michael Van Alstine Nov 2012

International Trade And Economic Relations In A Nutshell, 5th Edition, Ralph Folsom, Michael Gordon, John Spanogle, Michael Van Alstine

Michael P. Van Alstine

This guide on international trade and investment examines the legal rules governing international trade. Initial chapters deal with the legal and practical environment for multinational enterprises (MNEs) engaged in international trade and investment. The work then analyzes the principal international institutions involved in international trade: the World Trade Organization (WTO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF); the essential rules governing the regulation of international trade, including in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT); the system for dispute resolution within the WTO under its Dispute Settlement Body (DSB); restrictions on, and other regulation of, imports, including tariff rates, customs classification …


30 Issues Discussion: Trade, Sonia Rolland Oct 2012

30 Issues Discussion: Trade, Sonia Rolland

Sonia Elise Rolland

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Attorney-General Of Pakistan - A Brief Overview, Umair Ghori Oct 2012

Attorney-General Of Pakistan - A Brief Overview, Umair Ghori

Umair H. Ghori

The legal system of Pakistan represents a fusion of the Shariah law and common law systems. Traditionally, the Pakistani legal system adapted the pre-1947 colonial law for local use. Amendments to these colonial laws, in particular inspired by the Islamic traditions, have been interspersed in intervals. As a result, the Pakistan legal system retains fundamental common law doctrines (such as binding precedent and delegated legislation) while gradually integrating laws of Islamic origin within the existing common law framework. However, Pakistan's legal system is far from being a complete mirror of the English legal system. One such major distinction is that …


Global Textiles And Clothing Trade - Trade Policy Perspectives, Umair Ghori Feb 2012

Global Textiles And Clothing Trade - Trade Policy Perspectives, Umair Ghori

Umair H. Ghori

The author presents substantial case studies of the effect of the abolition of quotas on global trade in this sector. Concentrating mainly on China and Pakistan but also examining India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and seven other Asian T&C manufacturing countries, he contrasts post-abolition reality with pre-abolition predictions of the impact of abolishing quotas, and details the continuing distortion caused by tariffs, non-tariff barriers and through trade remedies such as safeguards and anti-dumping. All of the analysis is supported by the judicious use and interpretation of extensive statistics, compelling arguments, and interviews with entrepreneurs and trade officials in Pakistan (as a case …


The Wto Solution For Investor-State Disputes, Umair Ghori Dec 2011

The Wto Solution For Investor-State Disputes, Umair Ghori

Umair H. Ghori

Investment arbitration is in a constant state of flux. The latest instances of expropriation have triggered an academic debate revolving around the possibility of WTO law becoming directly applicable to investment treaties such as Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) or Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). This paper explores the nexus between host state obligations under BITs/FTAs on the one hand and the remedies available under the WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) on the other hand. The paper argues that remedies available under WTO law are of limited scope and at the most would play only a supplementary role to investment arbitration. The …


Global Justice And International Economic Law: Opportunities And Prospects, Frank Garcia, Chios Carmody, John Linarelli Dec 2011

Global Justice And International Economic Law: Opportunities And Prospects, Frank Garcia, Chios Carmody, John Linarelli

Frank J. Garcia

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Development At The Wto, Sonia Rolland Dec 2011

Development At The Wto, Sonia Rolland

Sonia Elise Rolland

This book presents original paths for reconsidering the trade and development relationship at the World Trade Organization taking into account both the heritage of the trade regime and present dynamics. It presents a detailed legal analysis of WTO law relating to development, considering both specific trade rules and institutional features of the WTO. These aspects will be most useful to delegates, practitioners, administrators and adjudicators involved with WTO law and policy. As a forward-looking matter, the book presents a menu of options towards a more functional balance of trade liberalization and the development imperatives of many WTO members. This includes …