Global value chains (GVCs) emerged as the paradigm for the international organization of
production. For most goods and services production is nowadays vertically fragmented …

This paper examines the implications of international production fragmentation for global
and regional trade patterns, with special emphasis on countries in East Asia. It is found that …

The paper examines the pattern of regional convergence and the determinants of regional
growth in Europe, providing a discussion of the issues that are of relevance to the theoretical …

This book investigates the success story of the fast fashion industry—mainly owned by
Chinese migrants—in Prato, Italy. It outlines how Prato has become the center of a value …

This article investigates the dynamics and the international distribution of vertical
specialization (VS)-the use of imported inputs to produce goods that are afterwards …

In this paper, we investigate the evolution of Russia's position in the world trade system,
especially in relation to the European Union (EU). Data show that after entering into the …

This paper assesses the determinants of European outward and inward processing trade.
Thereby, it distinguishes between size, relative factor endowment,(other) cost factors and …

Using several data sources, we assess the impact of Italy's outward foreign direct investment
(FDI) on local employment growth between 1996 and 2001 for 12 manufacturing industries …

Growing shares of international trade flows consist of intermediate and unfinished goods
shipped from one country to another to combine manufacturing or services activities at home …

Abstract C restanello P. and T attara G. Industrial clusters and the governance of the global
value chain: the Romania–Veneto network in footwear and clothing, Regional Studies. The …