International Trade PolicyLaw

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course is about the political economy of international trade and investment. It examines the interaction of firms and governments in the global economy, focusing on trade and investment-related measures, and the legal obligations concerning these measures. The course surveys topics ranging from protectionism (i.e., tariffs and non-tariff barriers) to rights and obligations under the World Trade Organization (WTO), to the role of bilateral investment treaties and the preferential trade agreements.