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What are transnational companies (TNC)?
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ExxonMobil, Shell, Wal-Mart, Mitsubishi, Microsoft
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What are Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)?
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What are International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGO)?
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-Self-selected members/officers
-Usually Religious (Roman Catholic church) -Usually single-issue focus -Agenda setting and advocacy (Amnesty International, The baptist World Alliance, Red Cross, Mafia, Al Qaeda) |
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What is the meaning of a 'State'?
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Territory
Population Writ of law Conduct of foreign affairs |
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What are some of the problems with the 'States'?
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Failed states
Problems crossing boundaries Other powerful entities matter |
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Transnational Companies (TNC)?
They do 3 'goods' and 3 'harms'? |
TNCs do good:
Cheaper goods for people Import new technologies Jobs TNCs do harm Distort politics Absorb local talent and capital ‘Two-tier’ economies |
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What are the 3 meanings of a 'State'?
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1. A legal person
2. A political community 3. A government |
