Impacto de la maquila en la economía costarricense

"Overview of maquila policy with an optimistic focus on net employment generation (particularly for women and in secondary regions) and foreign exchange earnings. Studies of textile firms indicate inferior working conditions and scant opportunities for technology transfer or accumulation of human capital. Despite the sector's short-run dynamic nature, low productivity levels limit its potential as a basis for promoting long-term growth"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57