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Do industrial robot applications upgrade the global value chain position? Empirical evidence from China

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  • Zheng, Dawei
  • Wang, Tingdong

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This study investigates the impact and mechanisms of industrial robot applications on enterprises' global value chain (GVC) position, by matching data from the China Industrial Enterprises Database and the China Customs Database. It was found that the applications of industrial robots can significantly upgrade enterprises’ GVC position. Heterogeneity analysis shows that the effect varies across enterprises based on their nature, financing constraints, and size. Mechanism analysis indicates that production efficiency, R&D and intermediate product quality improvement are important mechanisms. The conclusions provide valuable insights on how to promote high-quality development of enterprises through stable and effective use of artificial intelligence.

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  • Zheng, Dawei & Wang, Tingdong, 2025. "Do industrial robot applications upgrade the global value chain position? Empirical evidence from China," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 99(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reveco:v:99:y:2025:i:c:s1059056025001753
    DOI: 10.1016/j.iref.2025.104012
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    Keywords

    Industrial robots; Global value chain; Export domestic added value; Export trade;
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    JEL classification:

    • F61 - International Economics - - Economic Impacts of Globalization - - - Microeconomic Impacts
    • F66 - International Economics - - Economic Impacts of Globalization - - - Labor
    • J21 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Labor Force and Employment, Size, and Structure

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