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Knowledge Dependence in Global Value Chains

2023-06-01

Knowledge Dependence in Global Value Chains

Topic:Knowledge Dependence in Global Value Chains

Speaker:Li Sun

Date:2023/6/7  1400-1530(Beijing)

 Abstract:

Global value chains (GVCs) literature shows suppliers engaging in global value chains (GVCs) increases their innovations but lose their independence from a lead firm like Apple, and then reduce their value appropriation. How can a supplier gain technological impact and capture value from GVCs? We argue that the GVC is a distributed innovation system, in which knowledge is dispersed and flowing among different GVC actors. This builds knowledge dependence among GVC actors.