When a MNC can no longer easily remove its fixed investment from a host country and the investment becomes a hostage it is called an "obsolescing bargain".

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An obsolescing bargain refers to a situation in which a multinational corporation (MNC) discovers that its investment in a host country has become a hostage due to circumstances beyond its control, such as changes in government regulations or political unrest. As a result, the MNC cannot easily remove its fixed investment and may be forced to accept unfavorable terms or conditions that were not initially part of the investment agreement.

When a MNC Can No Longer Easily Remove Its Fixed