The socioeconomic impact of circularity in developing countries
A novel tool using firm–level data to assess the economic, social and environmental impact of circularity.
A novel tool using firm–level data to assess the economic, social and environmental impact of circularity.
Differences between data sources make it challenging to identify the leaders and laggards in the adoption of industrial robots.
Policy reforms need to address low financial returns which hamper the contribution of FDI to sustainable development.
Integration of manufacturing firms in global value chains offers opportunities for countries to raise employment, exports and productivity.
Innovation can provide swift remedies to the COVID-19 linked recession. Policy should contain incentives to innovate in the long-term.
Automation and reshoring mitigate risks. Industrial policies aiming to reduce dependence on global supply chains could accelerate the trend.