Case study of 3 multinational firms in the export-oriented electronics industry in Singapore showing that under certain conditions multinationals can lead in creating local vertical linkages. It is suggested that restrictive government policies to increase local purchases may not be necessary,...

An estimated 10% of the Philippine population — about 10 million people — is overseas. While they contribute significantly to the Philippine economy by way of remittances and other connections, there may be a growing risk of brain and skills drain that could be detrimental to the country's...