In: Economics
A.T. Kearney's annual Global Services Location Index (GSLI) evaluates the attractiveness of countries as an offshore destination. Locate the most recent study online and prepare a short analysis that analyzes how the Global Services Location Index is calculated. Is it realistic? According to the ranking, which 10 countries are the best destinations for providing outsourcing activities? Why do you think these countries are attractive as potential location for offshore services? How does this ranking reflect the theoretical predictions of MNC behavior discussed in the text and lectures?