International Economic Law: Bretton Woods, WTO, and CISG
The Bretton Woods System and the IMF
1. Briefly explain the Bretton Woods system.
The Bretton Woods system was the international economic order created after the Second World War. Its aim was to avoid the economic chaos of the interwar period and to create stable international monetary and financial cooperation. It was based on cooperation between states, stable exchange rates, and new international institutions. The most important institutions were the IMF and the IBRD, later connected with the World
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Doctrine of Public Trust
Introduction
The Public Trust Doctrine establishes that certain natural resources like air, water, forests, and the seashore are held by the State as a trustee for the benefit of the public. The State cannot misuse or transfer them for private gain. It originated from Roman and English law and was adopted in India through judicial pronouncements.
Meaning and Scope
- State as Trustee, Public as Beneficiary: The State holds natural resources in trust for present and future generations.
Corporate Law Essentials: Company Formation and Governance
The Role of a Promoter
A promoter is an individual, group, or firm that conceives a business idea, evaluates its viability, and undertakes the necessary legal and financial actions to bring a company into existence.
Key Functions of a Promoter
- Conceiving the Idea: Identifying a business opportunity and evaluating its viability and profitability.
- Feasibility Studies: Investigating technical, financial, and legal aspects to ensure the project is practical.
- Incorporation Documentation: Drafting the Memorandum
Global Corporate Governance Standards and Indian Regulations
G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance
The G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance are the international benchmark for policy makers, investors, and corporations. Originally issued in 1999, they were updated in 2023/2024 to address modern challenges like climate change, digitalization, and the rise of institutional investors.
I. Effective Corporate Governance Framework
The framework promotes transparent, fair markets and efficient resource allocation.
- Legal Consistency: Rules must align with
Fundamental Legal Principles and Court Systems
Foundations of Law and Legal Rights
Law is the order or pattern of rules that society uses to govern the conduct of individuals and their relationships. It consists of a body of principles that govern conduct and can be enforced in courts or administrative agencies; it is also referred to as a bundle of rights.
Rights represent the legal capacity to require another person to perform or refrain from performing an act. Rights originate from the Constitution, state constitutions, federal and state statutes,
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A. Globalization & International Trade
- Globalization (Globalización): Countries become more connected through trade, culture, technology, and money.
- Hard Power (Poder Duro): A country forces others using military or economic tools such as tariffs or sanctions.
- Soft Power (Poder Blando): A country influences others through attraction, culture, education, and diplomacy.
- Smart Power (Poder Inteligente): Combination of hard and soft power to achieve better results.
- Offshoring (Deslocalización): Moving