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.
Left unaddressed, power asymmetries in the world economy can negatively impact industrialization in the Global South.
Manufacturing is the key to economic growth and underpins inclusive and sustainable development.
The region’s high labour and capital costs present a serious challenge to its competitiveness.
The pandemic is causing massive disruptions to flows of foreign direct investments. Developing countries are likely to be hit the hardest.
The recovery of supply chains can be supported through trade policies and firm-specific initiatives.