International Economic Law

Subject 732-720 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

April, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.
Prerequisites: N.A.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Mr Jurgen Kurtz
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

This subject is the premier overview course offered by the Law School in the field of international economic law. It is designed both as a comprehensive introduction in its own right to this important field, as well as a foundation for further exploration through specialist subjects in the curriculum.

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Be able to identify the key areas of international economic law, including the law of the World Trade Organization (WTO), international investment law and the practices of international financial institutions (International Monetary Fund and World Bank)
  • Be familiar with the major forms of dispute settlement in the field (including the WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding and the International Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes) and their similarities and differences
  • Have a critical understanding of current controversies surrounding the impact of international economic law on various aspects of state sovereignty (including development strategies).

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • Nature, evolution and context of international economic law
  • The law of the WTO
  • Dispute settlement in the WTO
  • International investment law
  • Investor-state arbitration under the ICSID Convention
  • International financial institutions (particularly the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank)
  • International economic law and development.
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%) (12–15 June)

    or
     
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (20 July) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 732-720International Economic LawMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2009P

Objectives:

This subject is the premier overview course offered by the Law School in the field of international economic law. It is designed both as a comprehensive introduction in its own right to this important field, as well as a foundation for further exploration through specialist subjects in the curriculum.

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Be able to identify the key areas of international economic law, including the law of the World Trade Organization (WTO), international investment law and the practices of international financial institutions (International Monetary Fund and World Bank)
  • Be familiar with the major forms of dispute settlement in the field (including the WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding and the International Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes) and their similarities and differences
  • Have a critical understanding of current controversies surrounding the impact of international economic law on various aspects of state sovereignty (including development strategies).

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • Nature, evolution and context of international economic law
  • The law of the WTO
  • Dispute settlement in the WTO
  • International investment law
  • Investor-state arbitration under the ICSID Convention
  • International financial institutions (particularly the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank)
  • International economic law and development.
  • Take-home examination (100%) (12–15 June)

    or
     
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (20 July) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
N.A. N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Mr Jurgen KurtzLawLawNNNNParkvillePARKVILLEFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/732720732-7202April

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