2012/2013  KAN-1FIE  Fundamentals of International Economic Law

English Title

Fundamentals of International Economic Law

Course information
Language	English
Exam ECTS	7.5 ECTS
Type	Mandatory
Level	Full Degree Master
Duration	One Semester
Time Table	Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study board	Study Board for BSc/MSc i International Business and Politics, MSc
Course coordinator
Andrej Savin - Law Department
Main Category of the Course
Business Law
Last updated on 23-08-2012

Learning objectives

At the end of the course the student should be able to: Understand how economic activities are regulated at international level. Be able to analyse the regulatory framework under which economically interdependent states operate Have broad comprehension of legal regulation at GATT/WTO level Analyse the different ways in which national and international regulation interact. Discuss and propose alternatives to present solutions, understand policymaking

Examination

Written exam: Type of test Written Exam Marking scale 7-step scale Second examiner External examiner Exam period Autumn Term, Re-take is same as ordinary Aids Open Book, Written and Electronic Aid is permitted Duration 4 Hours

Course content

With the growing importance of the world trade, the knowledge of public regulation of international economic activities has become a necessity. Lawyers working in international and business environments increasingly have a need to understand the regulatory framework under which economically interdependent states operate. The course gives an overview of the law and policies underlying international economic relations and teaches the principles of international economic regulation. This course covers the regulation of international trade in goods, services and intellectual property. - Legal Foundations of International Economic Integration - GATT/WTO System, rules on international trade and dispute resolving mechanisms. - Global Intellectual Property law - International Environmental Law The course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and case-studies. Thorough preparation and in-class participation is expected.

Teaching methods

lectures