Cling together, swing together. the contagious effects of COVID-19 on developing countries through global value chains

Autori

• Stefan Pahl
• Clara Brandi

Parametri

• Economia
• Relazioni internazionali

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This paper estimates the economic vulnerability of developing countries to disruptions in global value chains due to COVID-19. Analyzing trade data from 12 countries, it finds that demand and supply shocks can reduce GDP by up to 5.4%. Southeast Asian countries, though highly integrated in GVCs, benefit from diverse suppliers, mitigating economic downturns. Sub-Saharan Africa shows less impact due to lower dependencies.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020