Firm Heterogeneity in the Choice of Offshoring: Evidence from Korean Manufacturing Firms

Hea-Jung Hyun

No 09-3, Working Papers from Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

Abstract: Using firm-level data on offshoring of Korean manufacturers, the paper examines the relationship between firm heterogeneity and the probability of adopting offshoring. The results of the paper suggest that firm productivity may not be an important determinant for Korean firms' offshoring decision. Firm's global sourcing decision may rather depend on other characteristics such as factor intensity, R&D intensity, ICT level, and affiliation with foreign markets, when industry specificity is controlled for.

Keywords: Offshoring; Outsourcing; Insourcing; Firm Heterogeneity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D21 F23 L23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 51 pages
Date: 2009-06-10
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