THIS COURSE INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO THE ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW WHICH DIRECTLY IMPINGE ON THE ABILITY OF A FIRM TO CONDUCT BUSINESS ON A GLOBAL SCALE. STUDENTS EXAMINE THE ROLE OF WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO), THE SPECIAL TREATMENTS IN THE TRADING BLOCS, THE USE OF TREATIES AND CONVENTIONS PERTINENT TO THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES INTERNATIONALLY AND THE STIPULATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. PARTICULAR ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO HOW GLOBAL TRADE LIBERALISATION IMPACT UPON DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND ON THE DOMESTIC REGULATION OF AREAS SUCH AS HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THIS COURSE WILL ALSO EXPLORE THE ETHICAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF INCREASED TRADE LIBERALISATION.
Skill Level: Beginner