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Pitcure Credit: New Internationalist |
Transnational Corporations exert a great deal of power in the globalized world economy. Many corporations are richer and more powerful than the states that seek to regulate them. Through mergers and acquisitions corporations have been growing very rapidly and some of the largest TNCs now have annual profits exceeding the GDPs of many low and medium income countries. This page explores how TNCs dominate the global economy and exert their influence over global policymaking.
General Analysis on Transnational Corporations
This page provides articles, documents, reports and general information on transnational corporations and their role in the global economy.
Worldwide Mergers and Acquisitions
This page looks at the trend of corporate mergers and acquisitions.
UN and Business
This page tracks partnership initiatives between various UN agencies and transnational corporations, including the "Global Compact."
Tax Havens
This page looks at offshore tax havens that enable rich citizens and corporations to escape national tax systems.
The World Economic Forums in Davos
This page follows the debates and proceedings of the yearly World Economic Forums in Davos, Switzerland.
Export Processing Zones
This page posts articles, papers and other information on export processing zones and maquiladoras.
Corporate Crisis and Corporate Malfeasance
This page posts articles and documents on accounting scams, insider trading schemes, and corporate malfeasance.
NGOs and Businesses
This page posts articles on the relationship between NGOs and Businesses.
Tables and Charts
This page posts tables and charts on TNCs, Worldwide Mergers and Acquisitions.
Links and Resources
This page provides links and resources related to transnational corporations and corporate accountability.
