Devastadora Inversión : Los Tratados Bilaterales de Inversión en el Ecuador.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pástor Pazmiño, Carlos.

Contributor:

Pozo Barrera, Anthony.

Cajas Guijarro, John.

Language:

Spanish

Subjects (All):

International commercial arbitration.

Diplomatic and consular service, Ecuadorian.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (148 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bogota : Abya-Yala, Ediciones, 2022.

Summary:

This book, authored by Carlos Pástor Pazmiño, Anthony Pozo Barrera, and John with contributions from various experts, explores the impact of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) in Ecuador. It examines the historical context, legal frameworks, and specific cases related to foreign investments and arbitration disputes involving multinational corporations. The authors critically assess the consequences of these treaties, including the erosion of national sovereignty, economic exploitation, and the burden of arbitration claims on public finances. The book highlights the negative role of BITs in perpetuating extractive industries and neoliberal policies, and argues for alternatives that prioritize social, environmental, and economic equity. Intended for policymakers, academics, and activists, the text offers insights into the intersection of global capital, state governance, and local resistance. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9942-09-822-4

OCLC:

1458759231