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1 online resource. |
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text file |
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Cambridge studies in international and comparative law ; 125
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Cambridge studies in international and comparative law (Cambridge, England : 1996) ; 125.
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| Summary |
According to the doctrine of odious debt, loans which are knowingly provided to subjugate or defraud the population of a debtor state are not legally binding against that state under international law. Breaking with widespread scepticism, this groundbreaking book reaffirms the original doctrine through a meticulous and definitive examination of state practice and legal history. It restates the doctrine by introducing a new classification of odious debts and defines 'odiousness' by reference to the current, much more determinate and litigated framework of existing public international law. Acknowledging that much of sovereign debt is now governed by the private law of New York and England, Jeff King explores how 'odious debts' in international law should also be regarded as contrary to public policy in private law. This book is essential reading for practising lawyers, scholars, and development and human rights workers. |
| Contents |
International law, sovereign debt and odious debt -- The status of odious debts in international law -- The enforceability of odious debts in domestic law. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Debts, External -- Law and legislation.
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Debts, External -- Law and legislation. |
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Debts, Public -- Law and legislation.
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Debts, Public -- Law and legislation. |
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Debt relief.
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International law.
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Debt relief. |
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International law. |
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LAW -- Military. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781107128019 1107128013 (DLC) 2015041403 (OCoLC)926106086 |
| ISBN |
9781316422809 (electronic book) |
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1316422801 (electronic book) |
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9781316568651 (electronic book) |
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1316568652 (electronic book) |
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9781107128019 |
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1107128013 |
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9781107567320 (paperback) |
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