As indicated by the title, this volume explores a range of economic, financial, and legal issues connected to the operations of multinational enterprises (MNEs). The author first describes the
historical evolution of MNEs. He then discusses national and international law concerning MNEs, in addition to the topics of corporate social responsibility and human rights obligations of
private corporations. He then discusses the impact of MNEs as related to taxation, workforce training, technology transfer, and management of international research and development, among other
issues. The role of foreign direct investment for development, competition, productivity, and labor is examined in the next chapter, followed by a discussion of globalization, multinational
enterprises, and finance. The volume concludes with a chapter on the digital economy and e-commerce. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
