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2009

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International Law

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International arbitration

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International Investment Arbitration: Winning Losing And Why, Susan D. Franck Jun 2009

International Investment Arbitration: Winning Losing And Why, Susan D. Franck

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Development And Outcomes Of Investment Treaty Arbitration, Susan D. Franck Jan 2009

Development And Outcomes Of Investment Treaty Arbitration, Susan D. Franck

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The legitimacy of investment treaty arbitration is a matter of heated debate. Asserting that arbitration is unfairly tilted toward the developed world, some countries have withdrawn from World Bank dispute resolution bodies or are taking steps to eliminate arbitration. In order to assess whether investment arbitration is the equivalent of tossing a two-headed coin to resolve investment disputes, this Article explores the role of development status in arbitration outcomes. It first presents descriptive, quantitative research about the developmental background of the presiding arbitrators who exert particular control over the arbitration process. The Article then assesses how (1) the development status …


The Future Of Law And Development: Investment Treaty Abritration And Law & Development, Susan D. Franck Jan 2009

The Future Of Law And Development: Investment Treaty Abritration And Law & Development, Susan D. Franck

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