The Price of International Justice

The Price of International Justice examines the practical and financial costs of operating international courts and tribunals. Philip Jessup draws from his experience as a judge on the International Court of Justice to analyze the economic realities behind international legal institutions. The book addresses key questions about funding international justice, including who pays for courts, how judges are compensated, and what price nations are willing to pay for peaceful dispute resolution. Jessup presents detailed case studies and financial data from various international courts to illustrate the real costs of global justice systems. Through analysis of budgets, salaries, and operational expenses, the text reveals the complex relationship between financial investment and judicial effectiveness. The work covers both permanent institutions like the International Court of Justice and temporary tribunals established for specific conflicts. The book's examination of economic factors in international law points to larger questions about the value nations place on peaceful conflict resolution and global governance. Jessup's analysis suggests that financial commitment to international courts reflects deeper political will for international cooperation.

This book appears to have limited reader reviews available online. The few reviews that exist note Jessup's insider perspective as a former ICJ judge and his examination of the financial costs of maintaining international courts and tribunals. Readers valued: - Detailed breakdowns of operating costs for international justice institutions - Discussion of how funding impacts court effectiveness - Historical context of how international courts developed Common criticisms: - Dense, academic writing style - Dated examples (published 1971) - Limited scope focused mainly on budgetary aspects Available Ratings: Goodreads: No ratings Amazon: No ratings WorldCat: 214 libraries hold copies but no public reviews Note: This book seems to be primarily used in academic settings and law libraries rather than having broad readership. Most citations appear in scholarly works rather than consumer reviews.

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🔷 Philip Jessup served as a judge on the International Court of Justice from 1961-1970, giving him unique firsthand experience with the topics discussed in his book. 🔷 The book, published in 1971, was based on Jessup's prestigious Hammarskjöld Lectures delivered at Columbia University. 🔷 Prior to writing this book, Jessup played a crucial role as a U.S. representative at the United Nations during the Berlin Blockade crisis of 1948. 🔷 The book examines not just financial costs, but also the political and diplomatic "prices" nations must pay to participate in international justice systems. 🔷 As a legal scholar, Jessup coined the term "transnational law" and is considered one of the founders of modern international legal studies.