DDRO 25A97 - International Economic Law

International economic law governs key global economic phenomena, including the circulation of goods, services, capital, and labor. Today, the field stands at a critical juncture: its instutional and normative foundations are being questioned while its future is actively reshaped.

This course examines the legal frameworks underpinning international economic relations and invites students to think critically about pressing issues such as ongoing trade wars, the demise of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the potential decline of the U.S. dollar as the dominant reserve currency, and current efforts to reform investor–State dispute settlement mechanisms.

In addition, the course explores the international regulation of labor and the role of private governance in structuring economic exchanges. Students will engage with emerging challenges, including the need for global standards to address the impact of Artificial Intelligence on labor markets and the challenges posed to the governance of global value chains.

Through these discussions, students will develop a nuanced understanding of how law interacts with global economic transformations and gain the tools to analyze both technical legal issues and broader systemic changes.

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