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.
New survey data shows stabilizing investors outlook and increasing focus on environmental sustainability.
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.
As most countries experience COVID-19 related lockdowns, there are concerns about both the present and the future of global supply chains.
Automation and reshoring mitigate risks. Industrial policies aiming to reduce dependence on global supply chains could accelerate the trend.