The Journal of World Investment and Trade focuses on international economic law, particularly concerning foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade. It examines the mechanisms and legal frameworks governing investment screening, investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) reform, and the intersection of trade policies with environmental and national security concerns. The journal also explores the impact of free trade agreements (FTAs) on small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and the evolving landscape of international investment law in response to geopolitical shifts and technological advancements.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)Q2
LawQ2
Political Science and International RelationsQ2
Business and International ManagementQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Law
Scopus Categories
LawEconomics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)Business and International ManagementPolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
International Arbitration and Investment LawWorld Trade Organization LawGlobal trade and economicsCorporate Law and Human RightsEuropean and International Law StudiesInternational Law and Human RightsState Capitalism and Financial GovernanceInternational Maritime Law IssuesInternational Development and AidLaw, logistics, and international trade