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.
Policy reforms need to address low financial returns which hamper the contribution of FDI to sustainable development.
The new techno-economic paradigm offers a window of opportunity for latecomer countries to leapfrog into new sectors and industries.
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.
The pandemic-induced crisis will have severe impacts on household incomes and industries in the region and requires swift policy actions.