ESCP Europe

This book presents a analysis of the myriad US laws for imposing economic sanctions for foreign policy reasons. The book begins with a brief history and examination of the effectiveness of economic sanctions, drawing upon the existing literature. It then breaks ground by carefully analysing the wide range of US laws that authorize controls on government programmes (such as foreign aid), US exports, imports, private financial transactions, and assistance by international financial institutions. The study examines the widely differing laws of major US allies, notably the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and the European Community.