The international economic environment of the 21st century has made trade and investment inseparable. Accordingly, understanding the legal framework of international investment is essential to comprehending the evolution of global economic and trade activities.
As Taiwan is a small, export-oriented economy, this course focuses on the fundamental norms of the WTO Agreements and international investment law. Through the study of current economic and trade affairs as well as case analyses, students will develop the following competencies:
- 1. Establish a solid theoretical foundation in the economic and political principles underlying trade agreements.
- 2. Understand the international trade system, its basic principles, and operations as established by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- 3. Comprehend the regulatory network of international investment as constructed through bilateral investment treaties (BITs).
- 4. Apply professional terminology and theoretical frameworks to analyze the challenges Taiwan faces within the global and Asia-Pacific economic and trade environments.
- 5.Develop interdisciplinary thinking that integrates legal norms, economic development, foreign policy, and international relations.