The consequences of sustained economic growth may positively
permeate various facets of social, p... more The consequences of sustained economic growth may positively permeate various facets of social, political and economic life. Yet, just as easily, and unfortunately more commonly, economic development projects fail due to assorted circumstances; flawed or inappropriate theory; or the failed practical application of good theory. Among these projects, theories and applications there is an underlying current of influence on economic outcomes by institutions that is often underestimated. Noting this institutional entanglement that is characteristic of an increasingly globalized system is of great importance to the present work, which acknowledges the potent influence of institutions rightfully at the forefront of economic development theory and policy outcomes, especially in regards to the security of property rights for indigenous peoples susceptible to the consequences of extractive industry.
Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions provide legal frameworks and safeguards for s... more Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions provide legal frameworks and safeguards for signatory parties to a trade agreement. The task of the present work is to examine the consequences of ISDS lawsuits on domestic public health and environmental policies in order to determine their ultimate devaluation of human rights. Trade is critical to the economic functionality of all states, as it provides for economic growth through the exchange of goods, services and ideas. However, rather recently, free trade agreements (FTAs), bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and international investment agreements (IIAs) have become increasingly invasive to national-level legislation and policy. Many of these trade and investment agreements are endowed with a legal ISDS mechanism, which serves to protect foreign investors’ ability to function and incur profits through independent arbitration courts. In many cases, this effectively undermines domestic regulations intended to protect civilians’ well being, as well as that of the environment.
The importance of fair and open trade between states is irrefutable, however, to what end can we ... more The importance of fair and open trade between states is irrefutable, however, to what end can we justify terms of an agreement that encroach upon human and political rights?
The consequences of sustained economic growth may positively
permeate various facets of social, p... more The consequences of sustained economic growth may positively permeate various facets of social, political and economic life. Yet, just as easily, and unfortunately more commonly, economic development projects fail due to assorted circumstances; flawed or inappropriate theory; or the failed practical application of good theory. Among these projects, theories and applications there is an underlying current of influence on economic outcomes by institutions that is often underestimated. Noting this institutional entanglement that is characteristic of an increasingly globalized system is of great importance to the present work, which acknowledges the potent influence of institutions rightfully at the forefront of economic development theory and policy outcomes, especially in regards to the security of property rights for indigenous peoples susceptible to the consequences of extractive industry.
Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions provide legal frameworks and safeguards for s... more Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions provide legal frameworks and safeguards for signatory parties to a trade agreement. The task of the present work is to examine the consequences of ISDS lawsuits on domestic public health and environmental policies in order to determine their ultimate devaluation of human rights. Trade is critical to the economic functionality of all states, as it provides for economic growth through the exchange of goods, services and ideas. However, rather recently, free trade agreements (FTAs), bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and international investment agreements (IIAs) have become increasingly invasive to national-level legislation and policy. Many of these trade and investment agreements are endowed with a legal ISDS mechanism, which serves to protect foreign investors’ ability to function and incur profits through independent arbitration courts. In many cases, this effectively undermines domestic regulations intended to protect civilians’ well being, as well as that of the environment.
The importance of fair and open trade between states is irrefutable, however, to what end can we ... more The importance of fair and open trade between states is irrefutable, however, to what end can we justify terms of an agreement that encroach upon human and political rights?
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permeate various facets of social, political and economic life. Yet, just as easily, and unfortunately more commonly, economic development projects fail due to assorted circumstances; flawed or inappropriate theory; or the failed practical application of good theory. Among these projects, theories and applications there is an underlying current of influence on economic outcomes by institutions that is often underestimated. Noting this institutional
entanglement that is characteristic of an increasingly globalized system is of great importance to the present work, which acknowledges the potent influence of institutions rightfully at the
forefront of economic development theory and policy outcomes, especially in regards to the security of property rights for indigenous peoples susceptible to the consequences of extractive
industry.
permeate various facets of social, political and economic life. Yet, just as easily, and unfortunately more commonly, economic development projects fail due to assorted circumstances; flawed or inappropriate theory; or the failed practical application of good theory. Among these projects, theories and applications there is an underlying current of influence on economic outcomes by institutions that is often underestimated. Noting this institutional
entanglement that is characteristic of an increasingly globalized system is of great importance to the present work, which acknowledges the potent influence of institutions rightfully at the
forefront of economic development theory and policy outcomes, especially in regards to the security of property rights for indigenous peoples susceptible to the consequences of extractive
industry.