o:520 Economic and environmental business effects of multinational companies in the field of ntural resources en Abstract: Multinational copmanies play a key role in the globalization process. These copmanies has a great influence on opening the borders, flowing of goods, capital and services. Also, these copmanies are carriers of foreign direct investment. In some cases, these companies can foster economic development, but they can also be large “exporters of profits”. In addition to the many positive economic effects, these companies have their negative impacts, both economic and environmental. The paper will analyze the economic and environmental effects of the operations of multinational companies in the field of natural resources through the impact on the economy, society and environment. Keywords: Multinational companies, natural resources, ecology, economics 91552100 68076809 2022-07-22T11:21:07.302Z 44 yes 46 Violeta Jovanović Faculty for Management Zajecar, Megatrend University Novica Staletović Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Protection, University “Union-Nikola Tesla” person Vanja Đurđevac Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor person Vesna Krstić Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor ; University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty Bor person application/pdf 285708 https://unilib.phaidrabg.rs/o:520 no yes 1 70 92000004 71A03 The first international conference on sustainable environment and technologies “Create sustainable community”, Belgrade, 24-25 september 2021. 299 305 2021