International Law and the Global Economy
The purpose of the course International Law and the Global Economy is to give the students an understanding of the legal principles and mechanisms governing international economic law (IEcL), with an emphasis on trade law, investment law and financing law.
The course International Law and the Global Economy is given within the framework of the Master of Laws Programme in International Law at the Department of Law, Stockholm University.
Read more about the Master of Laws Programme in International Law
Besides the legal principles and mechanisms governing international economic law (IEcL), with an emphasis on trade law, investment law and financing law is this course also treating international economic law from an economic and political perspective. This is set in the context of other areas of law, such as environmental law and human rights. The course begins with a short recap of public international law.
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Course structure
The learning objectives, activities, and examination criteria for the course are outlined in the syllabus. Therefore, the syllabus serves as the foundational document dictating the course's content and structure. To access the current syllabus, please navigate to the right-hand column and locate the section titled "Syllabus - Legal document." Alternatively, if you are using a mobile device, you can find it towards the end of this page.
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Please be advised that in the event of any inconsistencies between the information provided in the course description or on this course page regarding the course structure, and the content outlined in the current syllabus, the syllabus always supersedes.
Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures, seminars and practical exercises.
Assessment
Examination in the course is carried out through active attendance at the seminars as stated in the course description, oral and written presentations, a written examination as well as a home exam.
Examiner
Pål Wrange
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
- Matthias Herdegen: Principles of International Economic Law, 2016.
- Leïla Choukroune, Nedumpara James J., International Economic Law: Text, Cases and Materials (1 u, Cambridge University Press, 2021)
- Stephen Allen: International Law, second ed. 2014, 256 pages or any other text book on public international law in general.
- Narlikar, A, The World Trade Organization: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2005. Supplementary and optional
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Course reports
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More information
Learning platformDuring the course, registered students will receive additional course information on the Athena learning platform.
https://athena.itslearning.com/
The DepartmentRead more about education at the Department of Law at Stockholm University on our homepage.
Video presentation
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Contact
LL.M. Public International Law
PIL@juridicum.su.seCourse coordinator:
Sara FreemanTeaching assistant:
Nils FritzsonCourse manager:
Pål Wrange