Conclusions

The core elements of APEC IIAs described in this study interact to determine the obligations of the treaty parties and how the treaties will liberalize, protect and promote investment. Three types of interaction can be identified: (a) the interaction of definitions with the substantive provisions; (b) the interactions of exceptions (general exceptions and scheduled exceptions) with the substantive provisions, and (c) the interaction of the substantive provisions with the dispute resolution provisions.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development