Economics B A-Level

Legal control

What Legal control means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

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Involves legislation such as environmental laws and employment rights to restrict harmful practices, though MNCs may exploit regulatory arbitrage by relocating to countries with weaker laws.

Pearson Edexcel · Controlling MNCs (study guide)

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