In recent decades, economic globalization has grown significantly in affluent democracies.
Taking this as a point of departure, we review social science research on the consequences …

Convention theory helps refine our understanding of the governance of global value chains
through its analysis of 'quality'. In this article, it is argued that global value chains are …

The global economy has changed in very significant ways during the past several decades,
and these changes are rooted in how the global economy is organized and governed …

Africa's role in the global economy is evolving as a result of new corporate strategies,
changing trade regulations, and innovative ways of overseeing the globalized production …

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The Companion to Development Studies is an essential one-stop reference for anyone with
an interest in development studies. Over 100 international experts have been brought …

The Internet is still in the early stages of its development, but its impact on global value
chains is already evident. While it may be premature to try to identify lasting changes on …

Este artículo aborda la precariedad laboral como parte de la discusión sobre las nuevas y
diversas formas de trabajo, que se caracterizan por su condición inestable e insegura. Para …

In this article, the authors first give attention to main factors that resulted in the passage of
NAFTA and subsequently investigate Mexican migration to the United States during roughly …

This paper addresses recent changes in governance patterns that significantly altered
power relations and wealth distribution in global commodity chains. First, it emphasizes the …