Summary of content

This module is concerned with the study of the rules and principles of selected issues in International Economic Law, its law-making processes and the application of that law. It examines major aspects of the regulation of the global economy, through discussion of the position of sovereign states and other actors in IEL, including the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization, as well as analysing related regulatory matters concerning investment, the environment, and international development.

The role of lawyers in society is changing - lawyers are increasingly expected to be pro-active in the prediction and prevention of unethical as well as unlawful behaviour across all areas of society. The delivery of the module will embed PRME principles including: developing graduates who care about social responsibility developing learning and teaching which enables graduates to become responsible leaders and practitioners and developing graduates who will advise businesses and other stakeholders to explore mutually beneficial responses to social and legal challenges.

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