The UN and Transnational Corporations: From Code of Conduct to Global Compact

Are transnational corporations (TNCs) and foreign direct investment beneficial or harmful to societies around the world? Since the birth of the United Nations more than 60 years ago, these questions have been major issues of interest and involvement for UN institutions. What have been the key ideas generated by the UN about TNCs and their relations with nation—states? How have these ideas evolved and what has been their impact? This book examines the history of UN engagement with TNCs, incl...