Constitutionalizing Economic Globalization: Investment Rules and Democracy's Promise (Cambridge Studies in Law and Society) - Softcover

Schneiderman, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521692032 ISBN 13: 9780521692038

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Constitutionalizing Economic Globalization

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Review

'Constitutionalising Economic Globalisation offers insightful commentary on some of the ongoing problems with international investment law, for example the regime's often opaque and unpredictable rules as well as its difficulty in accommodating genuine economic crises and environmental issues. As an author Schneiderman is an assiduous researcher (the case studies on Latin America and South Africa are particularly impressive) and for these reasons alone the book should be read by anyone with an interest in international investment law, especially those familiar with political philosophy. ... the application of domestic constitutional principles to the field of international investment law is a unique approach done skilfully.' Cambridge Law Journal

Book Description

David Schneiderman sketches the outlines of a new global regime governing international economic relations in the realm of foreign investment. The focus is on the links between this new regime and constitutionalism - between a constitution-like regime for the protection of foreign investment and the constitutional projects of national states.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521692032
• ISBN 13: 9780521692038
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 340