Product Description

This new edition of Sornarajah's book, available for the first time in paperback, surveys the international law developed to protect foreign investment by multinational corporations. The area has always been one of controversy due to the different political and economic conflicts that exist in the field. The book assesses the role of multinational corporations in making foreign investments, and considers the ways in which misconduct on the part of such corporations in host states could be controlled. Sornarajah focuses on the protection of foreign investment and the problems associated with such protection. He explores treaty-based methods, and examines several bilateral and regional investment treaties. The failure to agree on a multilateral treaty system and the inability to incorporate a discipline on investment within the WTO are also considered. He takes account not only of the law, but also of the relevant literature in economics, political science and other associated disciplines.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #320687 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 552 pages

Review
"This is a very interesting book and a "must" for any international law student or lawyer interested in the international law on foreign investment." ICSID Review

Review
"This is a very interesting book and a `must' for any international law student or lawyer interested in the international law on foreign investment." ICSID Review

"The strength of this text is in its continued focus and detailed analysis of the various substantive standards of investment protection found in investment treaties." World Trade Review Jurgen Kurtz, The University of Melbourne

About the Author
Professor of Law, National University of Singapore.

Customer Reviews

Complete and insightful book
The very important balance of public and private interests is present all over this great book, that can be an insightful introduction to International Investment Law, as well as a guide to more experienced practicioners and jurists.
The appropriate sensitivity towards developing countries needs and limits and investors justified concerns as well, drives the reader throughout the most important agreements and institutes and defines the book as a fundamental reading to everybody who is interested in International Law of Foreign Investment.

Updated already but not enough
In this edition, the author mentions to WTO and its influence on foreign investment. It would be better if the change in this area be explored more.

A must read
A definate must-read to anyone interested in international law regarding investment and it current condition.