Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/273067 
Year of Publication: 
2023
Series/Report no.: 
Working Paper Forschungsförderung No. 287
Publisher: 
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung, Düsseldorf
Abstract: 
Functional specialisation in global value chains is a complex phenomenon. This paper examines the determinants of functional specialisation patterns in EU countries, focusing on the business functions fabrication and research and development. The core result of the study is that lower wages favour functional specialisation in fabrication activities, while higher wages promote specialisation in research and development activities. The result is robust with respect to using different methodologies for measuring functional specialisation.
Subjects: 
global values chains trade
R&D
GVC
research and development
Creative Commons License: 
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Document Type: 
Working Paper

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