For example, when a corporation is registered in more than one country or has
operations in more than one country, it may be attributed as MNC. Usually, it is a large
corporation which both produces and sells goods or services in various countries.
MNCs are playing a major role in the globalization process
More and more goods & services, investments and technology are moving between
countries
Most regions of the world are in closer contact with each other than a few decades back
14. Growth of MNCs help in improving the balance of payment status of the host
country
MNC Positives
Filling Trade Gap:
The third important role of MNCs is filling the gap between targeted
governmental tax revenues and locally raised taxes.
By taxing MNC profits, LDC governments are able to mobilize public financial
resource for development projects.
MNC Positives
Filling Management/Technological Gap:
The domestic labor may benefit in the form of higher real wages
The consumers benefits by way of lower prices and better quality products
Investments by MNCs will also induce more domestic investment
MNCs expenditures on research and development (R&D), although limited is
bound to benefit the host country