The Historical Lens in International Economic Lawâ€

Steve Charnovitz

Journal of International Economic Law, 2019, vol. 22, issue 1, 93-97

Abstract: In recent years, scholars of international law have reemphasized historical research in new writings.The essay by Rafael Lima Sakr takes note of this scholarly trend in international economic law, and offers some cogent thoughts on the benefits and disadvantages that have eventuated from such use of historical material.Because the scholarship of Steve Charnovitz regarding the field of international economic law serves as a focal point in Sakr's essay, this short article provides me an opportunity to respond.This article explains why my scholarship has deployed a historical lens to analyze public policy challenges and to analyze the international institutions that have been established to help governments and private actors address those challenges.In addition, my article expresses my agreement with Sakr that scholars should be careful to avoid an unduly narrow perspective on what history is relevant for any particular project.

Date: 2019
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