Its research and impact assessments on the negotiation, structure, enforcement, and effects of international economic agreements feature in public policy debates.[14][15][16][17] Notable faculty include Manfred Elsig, Joseph Francois, Peter Van den Bossche, Thomas Cottier, Michael Hahn.[1][2] Visiting professors include Felix Addor,[18] Arthur E. Appleton,[19]Thomas Bernauer and Luca Rubini.[20] Some of the professors are part of the editorial board of the World Trade Review, an academic peer-reviewed journal in the field of economic law, which was created as an initiative of the WTO.[21]
Academics
Degrees earned at the WTI are awarded by the University of Bern,[22] and are regulated under Swiss law governing higher education.[23] Degree programs include a PhD program (offered through the Graduate School of Economic Globalisation and Integration), a combined LL.M. and DAS program in International Trade and Investment Law (TRAIL+), an MAS program in international trade regulation (Master of International Law and Economics or MILE), and certificate and diploma programs in international law and economics.[22] The MILE was established in 1999 and is the flagship program of the World Trade Institute. It is designed for students and professionals with a background in law, economics, international relations or political science.[24] The WTI has over 600 alumni who work for a mix of public sector organisations (international organisations, diplomatic services, trade and economics ministries), non-governmental organisations, universities, and the private sector (law firms and industry).[25]
