COVID-19, lockdowns and international trade: Evidence from firm-level data
Evidence indicates that Portuguese firms successfully adapted their operations in the face of COVID-19 containment measures.
Evidence indicates that Portuguese firms successfully adapted their operations in the face of COVID-19 containment measures.
The diaspora can support the country’s diversification and foster its economic integration into global value chains.
Why building future resilience requires a delicate balance between increased flexibility, efficiency and welfare advantages of GVCs.
Integration of manufacturing firms in global value chains offers opportunities for countries to raise employment, exports and productivity.
The recovery of supply chains can be supported through trade policies and firm-specific initiatives.
COVID-19 struck at the core of GVC hub regions, with severe implications for international production networks.