2012/2013  KAN-CMO_3IEL  International Economic Law

English Title

International Economic Law

Course information
Language	English
Exam ECTS	7.5 ECTS
Type	Elective
Level	Full Degree Master
Duration	One Semester
Course period	Spring Changes in course schedule may occur Monday 09.50-11.30, week 6-13, 15-21
Time Table	Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Max. participants	50
Study board	Study Board for BSc/MSc i International Business and Politics, MSc
Course coordinator
Andrej Savin - Law Department
Courseadministrator: Trine Buch - tb.jur@cbs.dk
Main Category of the Course
Business Law Globalization, International Business, markets and studies
Last updated on 31-10-2012

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 • Analyze the different ways in which national and international regulation interact. Discuss and propose alternatives to present solutions, understand policymaking

Prerequisite

No prerequisites. Knowledge of basic economics and basic law is an advantage but not necessary to complete the course.

Examination

4 hours written exam all aids allowed

4 hours written exam all aids allowed: Type of test Written Exam Marking scale 7-step scale Second examiner No second examiner Exam period Summer Term Aids Open Book, Written Aid is permitted Duration 4 Hours

Course content

With the growing importance of the World Trade Organization (WTO), 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, teaches the principles of international economic regulation and looks into legal foundations of the international economy.                                                        The course aims to teach the regulatory foundations of GATT/WTO, International Monetary System and International Investments. After pursuing the course the students should be able to work with the primary sources, understand how international and national rules interact and how policies are formed at international and national levels. The course emphasizes public elements of law (rather than private transactions) and is aimed towards practitioners and policymakers.   This course covers the regulation of international trade in goods, services and intellectual property under the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO). After introducing the basics of International Economic Law, it moves on to GATT/WTO System, analyzing rules on international trade and dispute resolving mechanisms. The course moves on to international competition law, international investment and international monetary system.

Teaching methods

The course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and case-studies. Thorough preparation and in-class participation is expected.

Expected literature

Compendium. Topics: Introduction to International Economic Law GATT: History and Evolution Core Principles of WTO: Most Favored Nation Core Principles of WTO: National Treatment Dispute Resolution under GATT and WTO Dumping and Anti-Dumping Subsidies and Countervailing Duties GATS and Services                     IP and World Trading System    Environment and World Trading System