Globalisation on trial: anti-globalisation, trade, income inequality and human rights

About

This four day course (1 August is the Swiss National Holiday) will address the causes of the anti-globalisation movement and its most notable consequences, such as the exit of trade and investment agreements. The lectures tackle selected issues in the political economy of trade and FDI, especially regarding their effects on jobs, wages, income inequality and the advancement of human rights.

Course leader

Douglas Nelson, Tulane University and Tatiana Berden Antonenko, World Trade Institute

Target group

We accept individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in law, economics or political science, or in an unrelated field supplemented by relevant working experience. Participants are expected to have a strong command of English and should be ready to read a large amount of material in English both prior to and during the Summer Academy.

Course aim

The WTI Summer Academy covers cutting-edge issues in investment and trade law and policy. It is designed for private and public sector and civil society professionals as well as higher-education students. In lectures, discussions and case studies, renowned experts will teach you how to blend the policy aspects of trade and investment with thorough legal interpretation and economic analysis. Becoming a part of the WTI community, you will establish valuable contacts with fellow-minded professionals and lecturers.

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