Universität Wien

251023 KU WTO Law (2023S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), Universitätslehrgänge
VOR-ORT

This is a fee-based continuous education and training programme/certificate course offered by the Postgraduate Center. Please note that you must be admitted to a continuing education and training programme/certificate course to participate.

Details

Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine

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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Aims: Introduction to WTO Law
Contents:
This course introduces the relevant parts of WTO-Law. It begins with the historic dimension, organization and structure of the WTO. The WTO dispute resolution procedure will be explained using practical cases. Within in the substantial part of the WTO-Law, basic principles of international trade will be covered, in particular the non-discrimination rule (most-favored nation clause), customs, free trade agreements, unfair trade, as well as trade-related exemptions.
Method: Lecture and discussion

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Assessment: written exam
Permitted materials: Agreement establishing the WTO, including the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), and the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

50% for a positive grade, based on the written exam

Prüfungsstoff

All topics covered in the course

Literatur

Materials will be provided during the course.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mi 21.06.2023 12:27