Offshoring—the transfer of an industrial activity abroad—has become a fact of life for business. But it is also … perceived as a threat by a large segment of the general public. And much of the public concern centers on employment, especially … the potential loss of domestic jobs. This groundbreaking report provides new insights into the phenomenon of offshoring …

global financial crisis. The Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Programme of the OECD has developed … boosting quality employment. Each country review examines the capacity of employment services and training providers to … Employment and Training Agency (SETA); the Northern Rural and Training and Employment Consortium (NoRTEC); the Southeast Michigan …

science and technology (S&T) resources and capabilities. This book analyses trends in the offshoring of R&D, examines its …