Legal Ethics, Business Ethics and International Trade: Some Neglected Issues

Authors

• Robert W. McGee, Barry University

Abstract

The article critiques the ethical shortcomings of utilitarianism in international trade policies, arguing that such policies often prioritize special interests over individual rights and public welfare. It advocates for a rights-based approach, emphasizing the protection of property and contract rights, and proposes reforms such as invoking the Takings Clause to ensure equitable outcomes. The analysis highlights the ineffectiveness and moral failings of measures like economic sanctions and protectionist policies, which frequently harm innocent populations and violate constitutional principles.

Disciplines

Environmental Law | International Trade Law | Law | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Recommended Citation

Robert W. McGee, Legal Ethics, Business Ethics and International Trade: Some Neglected Issues, 10 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 109 (2002).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol10/iss1/12