Multinational Companies - Between Hope and Disillusion

Abstract

The emergence of multinationals has created many controversies in the context of globalization. Opinions about their effects on the economy are shared - on the one hand, it is believed that companies pursue their own interest, exploiting poor and developing economies and on the other hand are voices supporting their development because they create jobs and the economies can benefit of goods and services at much lower prices than those found on the local market.