This paper analyses the effect of offshoring (i.e., the relocation of activities previously performed in-house to foreign countries) on various firm outcomes (domestic employment, production, and productivity). It uses data from the International Sourcing Survey (ISS) 2017 for Germany, linked to...

This paper shows that a one standard deviation increase in customer countries realized return is associated with substantial increase in supplier country returns. Thus, network of trade links can transmit relevant economic information

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the crucial role of vaccines in public health management and economic recovery. Its worldwide impact has raised national security concerns and implications on health policies, particularly on Asia Pacific countries' readiness to cope...

SME in today act a significant role in a country economy just like the large firms contributing to the GDP, employment and other macro-economic variables in the particular country. Global value chain analysis has a significant impact on the SME to engage in global business. Many researchers...