The book "Multinational Companies and Rural Development" by Mohammad Latifi provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of multinational companies (MNCs) in the rural development of less developed countries (LDCs). It examines the challenges and opportunities arising from the activities of MNCs in these regions, particularly concerning their contractual obligations to promote local development. Through a case study of a mining company in Liberia that faced significant difficulties, it illustrates how external factors such as market prices and political instability can impact efforts toward rural development. The book highlights the importance of partnerships between MNCs, local governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the rural population to achieve sustainable development goals. The empirical findings offer valuable insights into the dynamics of these relationships and their effects on the involved stakeholders.