Author
Rouas, Virginie
Year
2022
Publisher
University of London Press
Language
English
Pages
24
ISBN
978-1-91150-718-5
Last Update
01-Aug-2026
Keywords
Law ; sustainability-discipline ; Environmental Studies ; Public Policy & Administration ; History
Following World War II, multinational enterprises (MNEs) emerged as the main actors of economic globalization.¹ The rapid growth of foreign investments, and the adoption of international legal rules that encourage international trade, allowed MNEs, based mainly in Western countries, to develop their activities throughout the rest of the world. As a result, they now dominate economic activity across the world and operate in all sectors.² MNEs can contribute to economic prosperity and social development in the countries where they operate. However, their activities may also directly or indirectly cause, or benefit from, harm to humans and the environment.³ Following a...
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