Growing evidence indicates that international trade in healthcare services is growing. Nevertheless, a major literature gap exists with regard to the nature of international healthcare trade and its extent. Taking a comprehensive approach, this research examines the magnitude, directions,...

The outsourcing boom being observed in India is actually a part of a much bigger worldwide phenomenon of international fragmentation in production and trade. Outsourcing of manufacturing parts has been going on for quite some time, whereas outsourcing of services is a relatively recent...