An Introduction to International Investment Law

David Collins is a Professor of International Economic Law at City, University London where he teaches and researches in the fields of world trade and international investment law. He has authored numerous academic publications and his research has attracted funding from sources such as the British Academy and the Economic and Social Research Council. He is a Solicitor (England and Wales) and is admitted to the Bars of Ontario, Canada, and New York State.

• 1. Introduction to foreign direct investment: history, trends and rationales; 2. Bilateral, regional and multilateral investment agreements and investment contracts; 3. National laws governing foreign investment and definitions and conditions of admission; 4. Guarantees against discrimination: national treatment and most favoured nation; 5. Fair and equitable treatment, full protection and security, and umbrella clauses; 6. Guarantees against expropriation; 7. Compensation; 8. Dispute settlement; 9. Public interest issues: the environment, human rights and culture; 10. Non-precluded measures: essential security, economic stability and the defence of necessity; 11. Beyond international investment law.

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