Title: GVC in Electronics Industry

Abstract: This paper presents evidence of the importance of electronics global value chains (GVCs) in the global economy, and discusses the effects of the recent economic crisis on the industry. The analysis focuses on how information is exchanged and introduces the concept of “value chain modularity.” The authors identify three key firm level actors—lead firms, contract manufacturers, and platform leaders—and discuss their development, or “coevolution” in the context of global integration…

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Publication ID: 73

Category Description: Indicators for International Trade and Economic Globalization

Publication Type: Paper

Inistitute: The World Bank

Year: 2010

Month: September

Sub Title: Was the Crisis a Window of Opportunity for Developing Countries?

Author 1: Timothy Sturgeon

Author 2: Momoko Kawakami

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Link: http://unstats.un.org/unsd/trade/globalforum/publications/gvc/Sturgeon%20-%20GVC%20in%20Electronics%20Industry%20-%20Sep%202010.pdf

Tags: developing countries' prospects , electronics , global value chains ,

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