Describe disadvantages to a country of hosting a multinational, other than the loss of jobs if it leaves.
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Knowledge Checkpoint: Describe disadvantages to a country of hosting a multinational, other than the loss of jobs if it leaves. (4 marks)
You must describe 2 advantages to gain full marks.
1 mark for each valid description.
1 mark for each valid development.
An example linked to a disadvantage is credited.
A model answer to this question could look like this:
Multinational companies (MNC’s) often have significant financial and technological advantages, which can lead to uneven competition (1). This can cause local firms to struggle or even be pushed out of the market, reducing the presence of smaller domestic firms (1).
MNC’s may prioritise profits over environmental protection, leading to increased pollution from their operations (1). For example, 57 multinationals were responsible for 80% of global carbon emissions between 2016-2022 (1).