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An Elementary Theory of Global Supply Chains

Costinot, A., Vogel, J., Wang, S.·2013·The Review of Economic Studies
DOI 10.1093/restud/rds023
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This article develops an elementary theory of global supply chains. We consider a world economy with an arbitrary number of countries, one factor of production, a continuum of intermediate goods and one final good. Production of the final good is sequential and subject to mistakes. In the unique free trade equilibrium, countries with lower probabilities of making mistakes at all stages specialize in later stages of production. Using this simple theoretical framework, we offer a first look at how vertical specialization shapes the interdependence of nations. Copyright , Oxford University Press.

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Authors
Costinot, A., Vogel, J., & Wang, S.
Venue
The Review of Economic Studies
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
2012-05-17
Volume
80
Issue
1
Pages
109-144
ISSN
  • 0034-6527 (ISSN-L)
  • 1467-937X
DOI
10.1093/restud/rds023
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W3124449785
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300
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52
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38.84
Type
journal article
Language
en
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