S4E5: Costa Rica's Global Business Rise: Intel's Strategy, Economic Growth, and Emerging Market Dynamics with Gustavo A. Barboza

Professor Barboza, discusses doing international business in small emerging markets, with a spotlight on Costa Rica. He discusses Costa Rica's attractiveness as a location for manufacturing and foreign direct investment, and how multinationals such as Intel have entered and evolved their strategy in Costa Rica. With insights into the country's economic growth, regulatory environment, and workforce skill development, combined with real-world examples, the conversation offers a comprehensive view of a small emerging economy (Costa Rica) and its attempts to establish itself in the global business landscape.

About the guest:

Gustavo A. Barboza, holds the Jack and Vada Reynolds Endowed Chair of International Business, Loyola University of New Orleans, with a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Illinois. His research interests cover international economics, macroeconomics, and economic development, and he has emphasized startups, knowledge spillovers, and technology transfer in emerging markets.

International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Four and hosted by Ravi Sarathy. He and his guests share their experience and insights on entrepreneurships, international business in developing and developed nations, family businesses and supply chain values. Guests include Frederick Brodsky, Yip George, Sheila Puffer, William Newburry, Gustavo A. Barboza and Kimberly A. Eddleston.

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