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International Economic Law for the Digital Economy
Last Updated Date:   8 July 2025


4 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
The digital economy has expanded significantly in recent years but shifts away from the 20th century approach to globalization, captured by industrial policy and restrictions on trade and investment linked to national security, have altered how economic relations are regulated. Less market-focused, the ‘new Washington Consensus’ is predicated on support for strategic industries to reduce dependencies along with strategic alliance-building. This course will develop skills in understanding the multilateral and regional legal frameworks which underpin the global digital economy and in assessing how they have been adapted to address the challenges of a new technological era.

Course Convenor: Kwa Geok Choo Distinguished Visitor Prof David Collins

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4544 / LL5544 / LLJ5544 / LL6544

Contact Hours: 9 sessions over 3 weeks: Three 3-hour weekly seminars

Workload: Intensive: Weeks 4 – 6; Dates: 1 – 19 Sep 2025 [Mon: 6.30pm – 9.30pm, Wed: 6.30pm – 9.30pm & Fri: 3pm – 6pm]

Mode of Assessment: Research Paper - 100% [Due: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 (9pm)]

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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