International Outsourcing of Services: What Role for Central and East European Countries?

摘要: Central and East European countries (CEECs) that have recently acceded to the Union are increasingly emerging on map of global companies as possible locations for outsourcing services. Starting from assumption labor cost differentials in favor CEECs, paper explores CEECs' capacity potential supply outsourcable services EU-15. We analyze trends trade flows foreign direct investment computer other business Although available statistical data deficient excessively aggregated, scattered evidence suggests CEECs important suppliers Apart differentials, factors, such availability skilled workforce well geographical cultural proximity, might also contribute EU-15 companies' preference when deciding location international Increased specialization within enlarged Europea...