CURSO : TRADE, ECONOMY & CURRENT ISSUES
TRADUCCION : COMERCIO, ECONOMIA & CONTINGENCIA
SIGLA : DEG015
CRÉDITOS : 10
MÓDULOS : 02
REQUISITOS : 150 CRÉDITOS APROBADOS
CARÁCTER : OPTATIVO
DISCIPLINA : DERECHO
I. DESCRIPTION
The course is aimed to analyze through case studies the general principles and exceptions that govern
international trade, in the context of the World Trade Organization ("WTO"). In addition we shall review
current issues affecting international relations and the economy.
II. OBJECTIVES
1. To comprehend the importance of International Trade and the different International Organizations
who participate in this area.
2. To analyze the historical context and the evolution of the WTO within the context of the North-South
Divide.
3. To understand the fundamental principal of global trade, and international relations.
4. To show greater understanding of political, social, and economic issues that have dominated the news
in the past several years.
III. CONTENTS
1. Introduction to International Trade and Economics and the role of the WTO.
1.1 WTO's case for open trade.
1.2 Introduction to the WTO and the different aspects of the international organization.
2. Principles and Exceptions that govern Global Trade through the analysis of the General Agreement on
Trade and Tariffs.
2.1 Most Favored Nation and Tariffs.
2.2 National Treatment.
2.3 Exceptions.
3. Economy and current issues.
3.1 Study current political, social and economic issues.
4. Analysis of current cases that from a political, social and electoral view have an impact to the issues
detailed in 1, 2 and 3 above.
IV. METHODOLOGY
- Lectures from the professors.
- Analysis and debates of jurisprudence.
V. EVALUATION
- Class participation through debates.
- Analysis of cases.
- Final exam.
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VI. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Dennin, E. J. F. & D. Ferry Law and Practice of the World Trade Organization. New York,
Oceana, 1995.
Jean Monet Center for International and Reginal Economy Law & Justice NYU School of Law
The Law of the World Trade Organization through the Cases.
http://www.jeanmonnetprogram.org/wto/
Legal Affairs Division of the WTO Secretariat
WTO Analytical Index: Guide to WTO Law and Practice. 2? Ed.
Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2007.
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