– The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the author's research and teaching on transnational corporations and global capitalism over the last 40 years.
– A chronological account of the changing nature of TNCs and their impacts, and the evolution of critical studies within the field.
– Within the literature on TNCs, critical scholarship has played an important role in developing alternative perspectives.
– The paper reports the author's personal reflections on his field of study, which are intentionally subjective.
– Appreciation of the scope and effectiveness of critical scholarship in international business.
– The paper's value lies in offering a broad-brush picture of the evolution of TNCs and their critical study over four decades.
