Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment, Global Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-29206-126-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-126-9

Chapter 12 - Economy and Development - Thinking Geographically - Page 527: 3

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In my town, various industries have relocated offshore in recent years. Some manufacturing and garment industries have moved their operations to countries with lower labor costs, such as China or Southeast Asian countries. Additionally, some call center and customer service operations have been outsourced to countries like India or the Philippines to take advantage of lower wages and language capabilities.
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