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Global production sharing and trade patterns in East Asia

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This paper analyzes trade patterns in East Asia, with special reference to the implications of the development of global production sharing. It examines the nature and extent of global production sharing and the role of East Asian countries within global production networks. It also highlights the rise of China and it’s positioning within these production networks, explores the implications of engagement in global production sharing for growth patterns, and analyzes the pattern of trade contraction across countries and types of goods during the global financial crisis (2008-2009).

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  • Prema-chandra Athukorala, 2013. "Global production sharing and trade patterns in East Asia," Departmental Working Papers 2013-10, The Australian National University, Arndt-Corden Department of Economics.
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    Keywords

    trade patterns; East Asia; China; global production sharing; production networks;
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    JEL classification:

    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration
    • O53 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Asia including Middle East

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