This text brings together renowned contributors to explore the status and interaction of, and between science, technology and international economic law. The book reviews the place of science and technology in the development of international economic law with a view to seeking a proper balance between promoting trade and investment liberalization and ensuring decisions are based on a sound scientific process and without hampering technological development.

This collection explores the theme of fragmentation within international economic law as the world emerges from the 2008 global financial crisis, the subsequent recession and the European sovereign debt crisis which began in early 2010. The post-crisis 'moment' itself forms a contemporary backdrop to the book's focus on fragmentation as it traces the evolution of the international economic system from the original Bretton Woods design in the aftermath of the Second World War to the present time. The volume covers issues concerning monetary cooperation, trade and finance, trade and its...

A comprehensive review of Hong Kong's pharmaceutical patent law that will influence debate and inform public policy.

This second edition provides updated, comprehensive and systemic analysis of the contents and recent trends of BRTAs.

This collection provides case studies which illustrate the latest trends and innovations in bilateral and regional trade agreements.

Discusses a broad range of legal and regulatory instruments and legal regimes, looking at emerging issues facing the international economic law system after the global financial crisis. This book demonstrates that this has essentially been a fragmented and multi-focal system of international economic regulation.