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Do BITs Really Work?: An Evaluation of Bilateral Investment Treaties and their Grand Bargain

Salacuse, Jeswald W., Sullivan, Nicholas P.·2009·The Effect of Treaties on Foreign Direct Investment
DOI 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195388534.003.0005
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This chapter assesses whether BITs have achieved their objectives. The first part of the chapter examines the historical movement to form BITs. The second part explores the goals motivating BITs, namely foreign investment protection, market liberalization, and foreign investment promotion. The next three parts assess the success of BITs in achieving each of these goals. The chapter concludes by considering the implications of the BIT movement for the further development of international investment law.

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Salacuse, J. W., & Sullivan, N. P.
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The Effect of Treaties on Foreign Direct Investment
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Oxford University PressNew York
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2009-04-02
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10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195388534.003.0005
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