The article explores how multinational corporations have emerged and evolved over time in different countries based on their resource abundance. It looks at countries like the United States, Sweden, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The researchers discuss the theoretical foundations and implications for theory of multinational corporations. Key findings include the different paths taken by corporations from resource-abundant versus resource-scarce countries, with each group facing unique challenges and opportunities in their development.