We construct a model of offshoring with externalities and firm heterogeneity. Due to the presence of externalities …, temporary shocks like the Y2K problem can have permanent effects, i.e., they can permanently raise the extent of offshoring in … an industry. Also, the initial advantage of a country as a potential host for outsourcing activities can create a lock in …

Using microdata, we analyse the determinants of firm relocation and outsourcing decisions and their effects on firms …

outsourcing activities, the increased flow of direct foreign investment and its heterogeneous regional distribution, the increased …

more competitive. To focus on this aspect, we analyze how flexible international outsourcing and labour taxation affect … wage formation, employment and welfare in dual domestic labour markets. Higher productivity of outsourcing, lower cost of … outsourcing and lower factor price of outsourcing increase wage dispersion between the skilled and unskilled workers. Increasing …