International Trade, Investment, and the Sustainable Development Goals: World Trade Forum

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a new approach to development that requires trade and foreign investment to achieve. Policymakers must consider the interdependence of the SDGs, which raises difficult trade-offs between various Goals. This book explores the penetration and trade-offs of the SDGs and offers a valuable guide for scholars and policy makers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 343 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

World leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015, which represents a shift from a narrow economic development perspective to an integrative agenda that aims to achieve ecological, social, and economic goals. Trade and foreign investment are crucial economic vectors for achieving these goals, but their incorporation into international trade and investment agreements and private or public sector initiatives is essential. Policymakers face the challenge of interdependence among the SDGs, which leads to difficult trade-offs between various Goals. This book explores the penetration and trade-offs of the SDGs through a multidisciplinary approach, drawing insights from economists, lawyers, and political scientists. It provides a valuable guide for scholars and policy makers in identifying and evaluating the complex challenges related to sustainable development.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 152 x 226 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108744119