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Offshoring and employment in the developing world : the case of Costa Rica

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  • Ernst, Christoph.
  • Sánchez-Ancochea, Diego.

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Evaluates the impact of offshoring activities, particularly in the manufacturing sector, in the creation of quality employment through a detailed analysis of the Costa Rican experience.

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  • Ernst, Christoph. & Sánchez-Ancochea, Diego., 2008. "Offshoring and employment in the developing world : the case of Costa Rica," ILO Working Papers 994130083402676, International Labour Organization.
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