Bilateral Investment Treaties in the Mid 1990s

This publication reviews the origins, geographical distribution & purposes of bilateral investment treaties. It discusses the negotiating process of such treaties; analyses their individual clauses, focusing on the definition of the terms & principles involved; & examines the impact they have on investment flows. The annexes contain the list of bilateral investment treaties signed as at 1 January 1997 & a selection of model treaties prepared by individual countries or groups of countries.United Nations Conference On Trade And Development Staff is the author of 'Bilateral Investment Treaties in the Mid 1990s', published 0000 under ISBN 9789211124309 and ISBN 9211124301.