The United Nations Library on Transnational Corporations - International Business and the Development of the World Economy (Book)

Transnational corporations (TNCs) and foreign direct investments now exert a significant influence on the economy, politics, society and the environment of all countries. This set brings together research literature on all major economic, organizational, management, business and legal aspects of TNCs. The activities of TNCs are one of the most important and intriguing facets of the modern world economy. They play a pivotal role in the organization of international economic activities and have a considerable effect on the social and economic welfare of both host and home countries. The objective of "The United Nations Library on Transnational Corporations" is to offer balanced insights into the major economic, management, organizational and legal issues of transborder business activities. The volumes enable scholars, government officials, corporate executives and others to obtain an overview of the emergence, growth, operation, impact and likely evolution of TNCs.