Pioneering an Interdisciplinary Approach to Space Commerce
The recent conference, “The Economics and Law of Space-Based Commerce,” convened here in Bern, Switzerland, brought together key stakeholders and researchers from diverse fields, including economics, law, politics, and space sciences. The event tackled pressing questions surrounding the governance framework for private actors in space commerce.
Participants delved into the applicability of current economic concepts to outer space activities and examined the complexities of international economic law in this emerging domain. From exploring the potential application of existing trade, investment, and tax laws to space-based commerce to identifying new areas for multidisciplinary research, the conference provided a platform for rich discussions and insights.
Jointly hosted by the World Trade Institute (WTI), the University of Bern, and ISSI, with support from the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law (SICL), COSPAR, and the University College Dublin (UCD), this event aimed to pave the way for future collaborations and advancements in understanding the economics and law of space commerce. Representatives from the Swiss Space Office (SSO) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA) also contributed to the vibrant exchange of ideas.
To read more about it, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/space-based-commerce-new-interdisciplinary-approach-6bofe/