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OFFSHORING, OUTSOURCING AND PRODUCTION RELOCATIONS — LABOR MARKET EFFECTS IN THE OECD AND DEVELOPING ASIA.

Authors :
KIRKEGAARD, JACOB F.
Source :
Singapore Economic Review; Dec2008, Vol. 53 Issue 3, p371-418, 48p, 1 Diagram, 5 Charts, 9 Graphs
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

This paper evaluates data validity of available empirical sources and the extent of services sector labor market impact of offshoring in the US, EU-15 and Japan. A three-tier data validity hierarchy is identified, while the employment impact of offshoring in the three regions is found to be limited. Correspondingly, developing Asia is unlikely to experience large-scale employment gains as a destination region. Instead, the crucial role of domestic entrepreneurs in the growth of the Indian IT-related services industry is highlighted, as are the twin educational challenges facing developing Asia: the need to improve both primary and higher education simultaneously. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02175908
Volume :
53
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Singapore Economic Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35884186
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1142/S021759080800304X