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Item CAFTA-DR effects on FDI inflows, growth and distribution of the workforce : a system dynamics approach(Southern New Hampshire University, 2010-06-29) Teekasap, Pard; Frutos, Dinorah; Samii, MassoodAs regional trading arrangements have spread over the last decades, the study of the relation between trade agreements and foreign direct investment still presents difficulties due to the multi-dimensional character of such relationship. This paper presents a system dynamics model that attempts to shed new light on how some of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). Specifically we look at how the growth and distribution of the workforce in the non-agricultural (or industrial) and agricultural sector in six CAFTADR country members. The model results indicate that the provisions we considered tend to industrialize member countries as well as expand the agricultural sector in some countries in the long run. In addition, the model indicates that the treaty provisions drive up the GDP per capita for all member countries.Item CAFTA-DR effects on FDI inflows, growth and distribution of the workforce in Costa Rica : a system dynamics approach(Routledge, 2010-10) Frutos, Dinorah; Teekasap, Pard; Samii, MassoodAs regional trading arrangements have spread, enlarged and deepened over the last decades, the study of the relation between trade agreements and foreign direct investment still presents difficulties due to the multi-dimensional character of such relationship. This paper attempts to shed new light on how some of the Central American Free Trade (CAFTA) policies will impact FDI inflows on the manufacturing and agricultural sectors in Costa Rica. Specifically we look at how the growth and distribution of the workforce is affected by the treaty. The results show that the agreement provisions will have a positive effect on foreign direct investment. From these results it is possible to estimate that in the long run, the implementation of CAFTA has a higher probability of generating the intended benefits. System dynamics modelling is used in this paper.Item Enterprise social networks : application to oil industry(Journal of Global Commerce Research, 2009) Samii, Massood; Manus, Alexandru; Frutos, DinorahWe believe that Enterprise Social Networks (ESNs) will help improve communication among stakeholders within the created "virtual" communities and improve overall operational efficiency of the industry. Such a model requires the creation of "network externalities" through a large number of participants in the network. It is postulated, that the larger the membership in the community the greater the advantages of membership. The paper demonstrates how ESN would work for the oil industry and explains how various members could benefit from their participation in the network. The value chain of the oil industry and its various participants as well as the interaction and business value creation for each enterprise group are discussed.