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So-called "footloose companies" including transnational corporations, are not dependent on or otherwise tied to a certain geographic location. Except where impractical due to the costs of shipping goods, they can relocate to countries where resources (including labor) are cheapest.

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What role do TNCs play in the global economy?

TNCs impact on the economy by putting money into the the economy. Also showing the economic prosperity of the country


Why do TNCs produce goods in LEDCs?

Transnational corporations (TNCs) produce goods in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) primarily to take advantage of lower labor costs, which can significantly reduce production expenses. Additionally, LEDCs may offer tax incentives and less stringent regulations, further enhancing profitability. Access to emerging markets and raw materials in these regions also drives TNCs to establish production facilities there, allowing them to expand their global reach.


Are TNC's good or bad?

TNCs are both good and bad depending on how you view it. TNCs ( Transnational Corporations) do depend on LEDCs (Less Economically Developed Countries) because it costs less to pay the workers in a LEDC then a MEDC ( More Economically Developed Countries). Although a TNC does pay about next to nothing, it provides a person from a LEDC to acquire new skills and also earn some money whilst doing this. But, whilst working for a TNC, all the profits go back to the country the TNC originated from and also anything produced from the LEDC will get imported back to the originating country meaning the LEDC gains nothing in the process. TNCs do provide the LEDC new technology they would of had access to before but the TNC may leave the country anytime if cheaper labour is found meaning sudden unemployment. TNCs usually leave a LEDC full of pollution. From that, TNCs are both good and bad depending on how one views it.


How did China attract the business of so many transnational corporations?

they attracted TNCs by the use of cheap labour and ease of entry


What are TNCs in developing countries?

Transnational corporations (TNCs) in developing countries are large companies that operate in multiple countries, often using local resources and labor to produce goods and services. They can significantly impact local economies by creating jobs, transferring technology, and boosting foreign investment. However, TNCs may also exploit labor, contribute to environmental degradation, and influence local policies to favor their interests. Their presence can lead to both economic growth and social challenges, highlighting the complexities of globalization.