Explore the characteristics of corporations, mergers, and multinationals in this lesson. Learn about stocks, dividends, limited liability, and the concept of double taxation in the corporate world. Understand the role of stockholders as partial owners and the implications of becoming a part of a cor

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In "The Affluent Society," John Kenneth Galbraith describes the rise of an economy of abundance in the United States post-World War II. The era saw a tripling of income, a shift towards white-collar jobs, the rise of multinationals and franchises, and a culture emphasizing consumerism and conformity

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This lecture delves into the terminology and concepts related to multinationals, foreign direct investment (FDI), and international capital movements. It explains the differences between real and financial capital, the history, purposes served by FDI, reasons for FDI, and effects similar to trade an

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