U.S. Businesses
American companies have an incentive to outsource to due to the tremendous cost reductions and savings they gain by doing so, which directly affects their bottom line. Moreover, the strategic value and competitive edge provided by outsourcing gives businesses an advantage in domestic and global markets.
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U.S. Workers
Millions of American workers have been displaced due to offshore outsourcing, but millions of jobs have been created as well through the economic growth that outsourcing produces. Since the American workers are most deeply affected by outsourcing, they are of primary importance among all stakeholders in this debate.
Consumers
American consumers are also impacted by the raising and lowering of prices as companies choose whether to keep certain operations domestic or move them abroad. The long-term economic outcomes of outsourcing tend to involve consumers as well. However, the benefits reaped by consumers and workers tend to occur in tandem, since economic growth often benefits both parties.
Politicians
Politicians have the responsibility of guiding legislation that may regulate outsourcing practices, encourage outsourcing practices, or promote building workers' skills to enhance their marketability for companies. Coming to a consensus and reaching an effective solution on the outsourcing issue must involve bipartisan action by politicians.