Public Health in International Investment Law and Arbitration

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The book explores the tension between state regulations designed to protect public health and foreign investment treaties, which often prioritize investor rights over regulatory authority. It examines the implications of investment treaty tribunals having extensive decision-making power in regulatory disputes, raising concerns among scholars and practitioners. By analyzing the role of public health in international investment law and policy, the book seeks to clarify its significance and relevance in contemporary legal frameworks.