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"Finally, a set of analyses that explicitly brings power relations into the study of Global Value Chains. This excellent book highlights various dimensions of a critical but understudied feature: power asymmetries of both demand and supply at each stage, which give rise to rent seeking in the upper levels and reduce capacities for upgrading at the lower levels of the chain. Public policies are crucial in determining the outcomes, which makes this book essential reading for anyone interested in economic development." -- Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA. "This book is an important contribution to the debate on global value chains. It is particularly important because it takes the perspective of the Global South and shows the risks for developing countries integrating through global value chains in a global economy with massive power imbalances. It also gives some hope that risks can be turned into success with strategic industrial and trade policies, social upgrading, strong international human rights due diligence regulations and a strong voice for workers." -- Atle Høie, General Secretary of IndustriALL Global Union This book investi

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Author

Christina Teipen;Petra Dünhaupt;Hansjörg Herr;Fabian Mehl;(eds.)

Publisher

Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9783030873202

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Business, Economics