Offshoring, Reshoring, and the Evolving Geography of Jobs
A Scoping Paper
While the second half of the 20th century was characterised by a growing integration
of the global economy, in recent years there have been growing calls for protectionism
and reshoring. At the same time, COVID-19 resulted in higher levels of remote working,
which showed that many jobs could be done from anywhere and could, in theory, be offshored.
The future of offshoring and reshoring is therefore highly uncertain. This document
summarises some of the key issues and trends with regards to offshoring and reshoring.
It then sets out a research agenda which would result in a better understanding the
future of offshoring and reshoring and their impact on domestic labour markets, which
would help policy makers in OECD countries plan for the changes that lie ahead.
Available from April 27, 2024
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