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Employment and labour markets in the Dominican Republic
This article reviews the literature on employment wages and the labour markets in the Dominican Republic. Although this will primarily be of interest to economists it may also be useful to social scientists in general and to those responsible for formulating policies affecting the functioning of the labour market at both the national and the Latin American regional level. The study begins by presenting the main sources of statistical information on labour after which it focuses on studies on the overall functioning of the Dominican labour market. It then goes on to deal with studies exploring specific labour markets such as those for microentrepreneurs and women and the literature on wages. This review reveals that there are few studies carried out with scientific precision and aimed at economic aspects proper: most of the studies are of a descriptive sociological or multidisciplinary nature. The article concludes with some proposals for possible lines of future research in this field especially the analysis of the existing labour statistics and the establishment of a suitable system for their collection and dissemination.
Is the phasing out of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing eroding competitiveness in Central America and the Dominican Republic?
The Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the restrictions deriving therefrom expired on 1 January 2005. This article quantifies the expected effect of the phasing out of ATC in the context of the free trade agreement between Central America the Dominican Republic and the United States (DR-CAFTA). We argue that other things equal Central America and the Dominican Republic will obtain a smaller share of the United States market owing to stronger competition from Asian countries the consequent market reorganization the rise of the “full package” system and the lesser competitive advantage afforded by low wages in the value chain of the textile and clothing sectors. In the post-ATC era other factors such as just-in-time production and specialization are the keys to competing advantageously on the international market given the trend of integration in the links of that chain.
¿Se erosiona la competitividad de Centroamérica y la República Dominicana con el fin del Acuerdo sobre los Textiles y el Vestido?
El Acuerdo sobre los Textiles y el Vestido (atv) y las restricciones derivadas de él expiraron el 1 de enero del 2005. En este artículo se cuantifica el efecto que tendrá el fin del atv en el marco del Tratado de Libre Comercio entre Centroamérica la República Dominicana y los Estados Unidos (dr-cafta). Se postula que a igualdad de otros factores hará que se reduzca la participación de Centroamérica y la República Dominicana en el mercado de los Estados Unidos debido a la mayor competencia de países asiáticos al consecuente reordenamiento del mercado al auge del sistema de “paquete completo” y a la menor ventaja competitiva que representan los bajos salarios en la cadena de valor de los sectores textil y del vestido. En la era posterior al atv son otros factores como la producción justo a tiempo y la especialización los que más contribuyen a competir con ventaja en el mercado internacional dada la tendencia observada a la integración de los eslabones de esa cadena.
Empleo y mercados de trabajo en la República Dominicana: Una revisión de la literatura
El presente artículo pasa revista a la literatura sobre el empleo los salarios y los mercados de trabajo en la República Dominicana. Aunque la investigación interesará primordialmente a los economistas puede ser útil también para los cientistas sociales en general y para quienes formulan políticas relativas al funcionamiento del mercado del trabajo tanto en el plano nacional como en la región latinoamericana. El estudio se inicia con la presentación de las principales fuentes de información estadística relacionadas con el trabajo; se centra después en las investigaciones sobre el funcionamiento global del mercado laboral dominicano. A continuación examina los trabajos que han explorado mercados laborales específicos como el de las microempresas y el de las mujeres y luego analiza la bibliografía sobre salarios. A partir de esa revisión se advierte que son pocos los estudios hechos con rigor científico y orientación económica: predomina el análisis económico descriptivo sociológico o multidisciplinario. El artículo concluye con el planteamiento de posibles líneas de investigación futura en esta materia principalmente el análisis de las estadísticas laborales existentes y la estructuración de un sistema apropiado para su recopilación y divulgación.
Investment Policy Review - Dominican Republic
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has had a presence in the Dominican Republic since as early as 1890 and has played a prominent role in its economic development. A new ambitious development goal has now been set that focuses on making the country a regional leader in high-value-added manufacturing and services. In light of this objective United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) carried out this Investment Policy Review. It provides an overview of FDI trends and impact examines the investment framework and proposes a new investment promotion framework.
Cambio Estructural y Crecimiento en Centroamérica y la República Dominicana
Un Balance de dos Décadas, 1990-2011
Structural Change and Growth in Central America and the Dominican Republic
An Overview of Two Decades, 1990-2011
This publication looks at changes that have occurred with the production structure trade and society in Central America and the Dominican Republic and how they have influenced the countries’ growth trajectories. One of the conclusions it reaches is that the subregion overall has enjoyed faster economic growth than the rest of Latin America over the two decades examined 1990-2011 which has helped to raise incomes and living standards. Yet this progress falls far short of what is needed given the high levels of poverty and indigence and the glaring inequalities suffered by much of the population in Central America and the Dominican Republic.
No. 33395. Spain and Dominican Republic
Agreement on the reciprocal protection and promotion of investments. Signed at Santo Domingo on 16 March 1995
No. 33614. International Fund for Agricultural Development and Dominican Republic
Loan Agreement-Agricultural Development Project in San Juan de la Maguana (with schedules and General Conditions Applicable to Loan and Guarantee Agreements of the Fund dated 19 September 1986). Signed at Rome on 12 December 1995