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Provides an overview on the regional impact of EPZ activity during the period 1989-2002, with particular reference to the reduced dependence on traditional exports, generating export revenues, and providing jobs. Studies econometrically which types of enterprises most likely generate backward...
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Discusses how to use franchising as a means of integrating the informal sector into mainstream economic life.
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ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on economic implications of petroleum (energy) price trends in Costa Rica, 1972 to 1983 - investigates economic conditions, balance of trade, balance of payments, Terms of Trade, external debt, etc.; discusses labour force participation and income distribution;...
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Investigates working conditions and status of female teachers. Includes results of case study interviews in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama.
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Presents the results of surveys carried out during 1983 and 1984 to test alternative questionnaire formulations and to examine the field application in household surveys of the measurement of the economically active population. Covers workers in marginal activities and the informal sector.
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Presents an overview of the situation of female migrant labourers and reviews the legislative framework, government policy and private initiatives to protect their rights.
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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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ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on labour force participation of the woman worker as a strategic factor in fertility in Mexico and Costa Rica - constitutes part of a WEP research project on population and employment. References and statistical tables.
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