We study the international dimension of Innovation System. It is crucial to understand how different patterns of GVC governance influence learning and innovation of firms. This implies addressing two main groups of research questions: • How does the learning mechanism operate in different...

Global value chains (GVCs) have taken the policy world by storm, with many policymakers viewing them as potent tools to boost economic development through industrial upgrading. In this Perspective, the authors argue that zooming in on the roles of tasks, linkages and firms helps clarify the...