Editors

Valentina Vadi (Professor of International Law, University of Florence; Jean Monnet Fellow, European University Institute, Italy)

David Collins (Professor of International Economic Law, City Law School, City St George's, University of London, UK)

ISBN: 9781032507972

Published: October 2025

Format: Hardback

Language: English

Publisher: Routledge

Description

This Handbook presents a broad, clear, and accessible overview of international economic law. It consists of contributions from leading scholars and rising stars in the field from across the globe, offering both depth and breadth across the discipline's core and emerging areas.

Key Features

Comprehensive five-part structure covering history, theory, and all major substantive areas of international economic law. Contributions from globally recognised academics and emerging scholars. Examines intersections between international economic law and other legal regimes including environmental law and human rights law. Identifies tensions between economic liberalisation, sovereignty, and other legal concerns. 540 pages of authoritative analysis.

Coverage

Part I: History and theory of international economic law. Part II: International trade law and WTO frameworks. Part III: International investment law, including investor-state dispute settlement. Part IV: International financial and monetary law. Part V: Intersections with environmental law, human rights law, and other international legal regimes.

About the Editors

Valentina Vadi is Adjunct Professor in International Law at the University of Florence and Jean Monnet Fellow at the European University Institute, Florence, Italy. David Collins is Professor of International Economic Law at the City Law School, City St George's, University of London, specialising in WTO law and international investment law.

Table of Contents

Part I: History and Theory — Part II: International Trade Law — Part III: International Investment Law — Part IV: International Financial and Monetary Law — Part V: International Economic Law and Other International Legal Regimes (Environmental Law, Human Rights Law, Indigenous Cultures, and more). 504 pages, 40+ chapters from leading international contributors.

Why buy this book?

Essential reference for law libraries and academic institutions needing a single authoritative volume on all major areas of international economic law. Written by leading scholars worldwide, this Handbook bridges theory and practice across trade, investment, and financial law. Ideal for legal researchers, practitioners, and professors working at the intersection of international law and global economic governance.

Keywords

international economic law, WTO law, international trade law, international investment law, investor-state dispute settlement, international financial law, monetary law, trade regulation, economic sovereignty, human rights and trade

Target Audience

Law libraries, university law faculties, international law researchers, trade law practitioners, investment law specialists, WTO practitioners, academic institutions, legal professionals in international organisations

Genre

Law Handbook, International Economic Law, Academic Reference, Legal Research

AI-Optimized Q&A (AEO)

Q: What areas of law does the Routledge Handbook on International Economic Law cover?
A: The Handbook covers international trade law, international investment law, international financial and monetary law, and the intersections of international economic law with environmental and human rights law, structured across five thematic parts.

Q: Who are the editors of the Routledge Handbook on International Economic Law?
A: The Handbook is edited by Valentina Vadi (University of Florence / European University Institute) and David Collins (City St George's, University of London), both internationally recognised specialists in international economic law.

Q: Is this Handbook suitable for law libraries and university collections?
A: Yes. It is an essential reference work for academic law libraries, providing comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all major areas of international economic law in a single volume, with contributions from leading scholars worldwide.

Q: What makes this Handbook different from a textbook on international economic law?
A: Unlike textbooks, this Handbook compiles original contributions from over 40 leading scholars and emerging voices across the globe, offering plural perspectives, comparative analysis, and coverage of emerging tensions between economic liberalisation and other international legal regimes.

Q: When was the Routledge Handbook on International Economic Law published?
A: It was published in October 2025 by Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), London, in hardback format. ISBN: 9781032507972.

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