LAW 209H - International Trade and Development

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Law

Description:

The first term of this course will introduce the fundamental principles of international trade regulation in the multilateral GATT/WTO system and in regional trade agreements, with a focus on the trade policies of Asian states and trade agreements in the region. The second term of the course will address the broad variety of dilemmas relating to the participation of developing countries in a globalized legal and economic system. The emphasis will be on understanding and critiquing the transnational legal, economic and political environment that impacts upon the contemporary goals of worldwide poverty reduction and development. This term will discuss the relationship between trade and development with an emphasis on the WTO¿s ¿Doha Development Round,¿ and conclude with a consideration of the controversial role of International Financial Institutions (IFIs), development aid and its legal framework, and the participation of private actors, investors and benefactors in the development process. Department consent required. Instructor: Staff

Credits:

1.00 - 2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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