1. The World Investment Report published annually by UNCTAD provides quick electronic access to comprehensive statistics on foreign direct investment (FDI) and the operations of transnational corporations.

Gather a list of the top transnational corporations in terms of foreign direct investment. Also, identify each company's home country (i.e., headquarters country). Provide a commentary about the characteristics of countries that have the greatest number of transnational firms. Are there any common traits you notice concerning countries with many transnational firms?