International Business Law

About the Work
International economic law is a part of international law. To accurately categorize its legal mechanisms, Herdegen's work first presents the sources of international economic law and the general principles applicable to them. In the area of trade in goods and services, it describes the GATT, the new WTO system, as well as other international agreements and their functionalities. Additional topics covered include international corporate law and international expropriation and investment law. Finally, the monetary systems and international financial services are examined. This study book serves as an introduction aimed at facilitating the understanding of the structure of international economic relations within the framework of international law, European Community law, and international economic law.

Advantages at a Glance
Comprehensive overview of the structure of international economic relations. Considers the interplay of international law, European Union law, and national economic law.

About the New Edition
The new edition updates the textbook to the legal status as of June 2022. Significant areas of the work have been restructured and updated. A focus of the revision is the impact of the current debt crisis and the Ukraine war on the global economy. Additionally, some new developments in international trade law are included, such as the increasing importance of bilateral trade agreements.

Target Audience
For students of law and economics, trainees, legal practitioners working in international economic law, corporate lawyers, and international organizations.