Routledge Public Health in International Investment Law Book

Explore the complex relationship between state sovereignty and global economic governance with Public Health in International Investment Law and Arbitration. This Routledge Research in International Economic Law volume examines the fundamental question of whether a State is free to adopt measures to protect the health of its citizens and the legal limits of those regulatory powers. As governments implement various regulations to safeguard public health, these actions can sometimes interfere with foreign investments. This creates a significant tension between the public health policies of a host state and the provisions found in investment treaties. This book analyzes this clash, focusing on how the regulatory autonomy of the state interacts with international investment governance. For legal professionals, scholars, and students, this text provides a deep look into how investment treaties affect a nation's ability to govern. It addresses the implications of States waiving sovereign immunity under most investment treaties and how that impacts their capacity to manage public health without facing legal challenges from foreign investors.