一本高质量、全免费的国际贸易法教科书
1995年WTO成立，国际贸易法成为显学，也催生了对于国际贸易法教科书的巨大需求。近三十年来各国出版的国际贸易法教科书可以说是汗牛充栋。但是这些教科书都有一些共同的痛点：一是教科书出版周期较长，往往需要至少2-3年的时间，因此出版之后往往已经落后于该领域日新月异的发展；二是出版社出于盈利需要，往往对这些教科书设定高额定价，动辄两三百美金，从而使得莘莘学子无法负担。
有鉴于此，两年前我同前《国际经济法学刊》主编、日内瓦大学法律系主任Joost Pauwelyn教授和前WTO上诉机构大法官、乔治城大学Jennifer Hillman教授合作，开始编写一本全新的国际贸易法教科书。该书采取网站出版的模式，同日内瓦贸易平台合作，所有内容免费提供给国际贸易法领域的学生。经过两年的努力，该书近日终于正式上线并开放公众预览。以下是对该教科书的简介。有兴趣的老师和同学欢迎到下列网站自行注册：
https://genevatradeplatform.org/e-casebook/
International Trade Law:
A Casebook for a System in Crisis
A free online international trade law casebook written and edited by Professors Henry Gao, Jennifer Hillman, Nicolas Lamp and Joost Pauwelyn.
We believe no student, anywhere in the world, should find themselves unable to learn international trade law because textbooks are too expensive.That’s why the Geneva Trade Platform teamed up with four leading professors to create something brand new: a completely free, comprehensive online casebook.The casebook is currently in its open beta version, with 16 core chapters ready and the final five chapters to be added soon. However, we believe the book is now sufficiently advanced to prove potentially useful to students and teachers alike.Why an Online Book?Price: The textbook is free for all users anywhere in the world
Immediacy: We can update the textbook almost instantly to incorporate the latest developments
Navigation: Students can find the exact lesson they need at the click of a mouse
Expandability: We can include far more optional and diverse content than in any paper format
Media: We can incorporate diverse types of content including videos, podcasts and external links.
Content:
The book includes 21 ‘Modules’ covering most aspects of international trade law, each broken into individual lessons to aid navigation, teaching and learning. Modules include narrative explanations, caselaw excerpts, notes, sample questions and problems.
Modules
1. International Trade Law from Multiple Perspectives
2. National Regulation of International Trade
3. History and Structure of Trade Agreements and the WTO
4. Settling International Trade Disputes
5. Customs Duties and Other Border Measures
6. National Treatment
7. Most-Favored-Nation Treatment & Preferential Trade Agreements
8. General Exceptions
9. National Security
10. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures & Technical Barriers to Trade
11. Government Procurement*
12. Dumping and Anti-Dumping Duties
13. Subsidies and Countervailing Duties
14. Safeguards
15. Services
16. Intellectual Property*
17. E-Commerce and the Digital Economy
18. Trade and Development
19. Trade and the Environment, Climate Change*
20. Trade and Labour*
21. WTO Reform*
* Coming soon
Frequently Asked Questions：
Q: What is the Beyond Trade Network?
A: The Beyond Trade Network (BTN) is a social network for those with an interest in trade policy, built and maintained by the Geneva Trade Platform.
Q: Will there ever be any fees, subscriptions, or paywalled content?
A: No, the online casebook will always be free in its entirety.
Q: I would like a paper copy of the book, is that possible?
A: Not yet, but we are hoping to release a print-on-demand version of the book by the end of 2023.
Q: Can I reference the casebook in an academic paper or university assignment?
A: Yes, you can reference the casebook just as you would any other textbook or article you found online.
Q: I’m a trade law academic, practitioner or expert, are there ways I could contribute?
A: We are always looking to expand the content with more analysis, critiques and examples from the eld. We are also looking for assistance to write the accompanying teaching guide.
If you’re interested in joining the project please write to us at: info@genevatradeplatform.org
Q: How do I as a professor give my students access?
A: You can direct your students to this page and the “Student Access” button above.
You can also send them this direct link: https://shorturl.at/acfUZ
Finally, you can download the QR code below (to do so right click on it and “Save As”) on a slide or handout and it will take students directly to the registration page for the casebook.
QR Code for Student Access
(To Download, Right Click and “Save As”)