University of Groningen
Offshoring, functional specialization and economic performance Jiang, Aobo
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10.33612/diss.126349119
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Jiang, A. (2020). Offshoring, functional specialization and economic performance. University of Groningen, SOM research school. https://doi.org/10.33612/diss.126349119
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Offshoring, Functional Specialization and Economic Performance
Propositions
1. The impact of offshoring on onshore labor demand depends on what stage of production is offshored, and the offshoring destination. (Chapter 2)
2. Final stage offshoring correlates with lower onshore demand for fabrication workers. (Chapter 2)
3. There is substantial heterogeneity in functional specialization across regions in the Netherlands, which carries implications for the regions’ potential for growth and job dynamics. (Chapter 3)
4. Offshoring significantly relates to lower demand for administrative and back-office jobs in Dutch regions. (Chapter 3)
5. Functional specialization aims to capture what firms do. (Chapter 4)
6. Firms specialized in R&D and marketing activities are more productive compared to firms specialized in fabrication activities. (Chapter 4)
7. The methodology and insight gained during a process are as important as the result if not more.
8. It is wise to focus on the essence so as not to be misled by appearances.
9. Bad is good, crisis is opportunity, if one stays positive and focus on the right thing to do.
