Mind the import gap: UK supply chains in Brexit times
The slow pace of EU imports growth opens a persistent gap between trade with EU and non-EU economies.
The slow pace of EU imports growth opens a persistent gap between trade with EU and non-EU economies.
The coronavirus pandemic has not fundamentally altered pre-pandemic megatrends, but accelerated some.
Green hydrogen holds the key to decarbonization and can act as a catalyst for industrial development.
The reversal of industrialization trends in Sub-Saharan Africa raises hopes about the future of manufacturing in the region.
Developing countries can use spatial policies to reduce their ecological footprint while simultaneously increasing their competitiveness.
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.
Automation and reshoring mitigate risks. Industrial policies aiming to reduce dependence on global supply chains could accelerate the trend.