Costa Rica has some concerns for the "middle income trap" stemming from her perceived weakening export competitiveness, intensifying competition in attracting FDI inflow; and apparent lack of innovation capabilities. Quantitative analyses on the impact of recent FTAs suggest only large firms benefit from FTAs suggesting the need for improving utilization by smaller firms. Continuing attraction of potential MNCs backed by human capital development is necessary. In pursuing its development goals, Costa Rica should be mindful of its reputation as an environmentally friendly place.
権利
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雑誌名
IDE Discussion Paper
雑誌名(英)
IDE Discussion Paper
巻
500
発行年
2015-03-01
出版者
Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO)
著者版フラグ
publisher
日本十進分類法
678
JEL分類
JEL:F15 - Economic Integration
JEL:F21 - International Investment;
JEL:O31 - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives
JEL:O54 - Latin America; Caribbean
地域/国名
コスタリカ
キーワード(LSH)
Costa Rica
International trade
Exports
International economic integration
Economic growth
Foreign investments
Middle income trap
FTA
Innovation
The source of sustainable growth in Costa Rica
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