Labor Productivity

Canada – Labour productivity of a firm engaging in offshoring was 6.8% higher StatCan finds

Offshoring refers to the sourcing of intermediate inputs for domestic production abroad. Specifically, in this paper, offshoring refers to goods imported directly by manufacturers, including both intra- and inter-firm transactions across international borders. Excluded, because of data limitations, are goods imported through intermediaries as well as services.  Firms engaging in offshoring are found to be … Continue reading →