Introduction

In her article Rationalizing Costs in Investment Treaty Arbitration," Professor Susan D. Franck takes on the hot issue of investment treaty arbitration (ITA") costs and offers much needed insight into current trends and future implications. She analyzes the data obtained through careful statistical methodology and evaluates the findings with an eye towards refuting misperceptions and exposing practical realities. Given the ongoing debate about the legitimacy of ITA, her article is a much needed contribution to the effort to improve transparency, diminish ambiguity ...