Interactions Between Host Governments and MNEs Have Been Sometimes Compared

question 25

Essay

Interactions between host governments and MNEs have been sometimes compared to love-hate relationships. Could you please explain both parts of this equation and how host governments and MNEs relationships have evolved in the 2010s?

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Definitions:

Charitable Subscription

A commitment to donate a specified amount of money to a charity or non-profit organization.

Unliquidated Debt

A debt for which the exact amount owed has not been determined or agreed upon.

Accord And Satisfaction

A legal contract wherein parties agree to a settlement that conclusively resolves a dispute or debt.

Forbearance To Sue

An agreement to refrain from filing a lawsuit as part of a negotiation or compromise, despite having grounds for legal action.