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The evolution of manufacturing comparative advantage along global value chains: the amplifying role of logistics performance

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  • Lei Yang

    (Chang’an University)

  • Qianli Dong

    (Chang’an University)

  • Ziqiang Tong

    (Shanxi University)

  • Qiuling Wang

    (Chang’an University)

  • Jiani Wu

    (Chang’an University)

  • Lili Wang

    (Chengdu University of Information and Technology)

Abstract

This paper examines the evolution of manufacturing comparative advantage within the context of Global Value Chains (GVCs) and explores the amplifying role of logistics performance in this evolution. We employ a framework that transitions from the Product Space at the product level to the Industry Space at the industry level, utilising value-added exports instead of gross exports. Through empirical analysis, we confirm the inter-industry network effect (measured by industry density) on manufacturing comparative advantage along GVCs. Additionally, we investigate the logistics performance index (LPI) as a moderator, shedding light on its crucial role in the evolution mechanism. Furthermore, we identify heterogeneity among different economies in terms of the amplifying effect of LPI on the evolution pattern of manufacturing comparative advantage, which can be attributed to significant differences in industry structure between developed and developing economies operating within GVCs.

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  • Lei Yang & Qianli Dong & Ziqiang Tong & Qiuling Wang & Jiani Wu & Lili Wang, 2025. "The evolution of manufacturing comparative advantage along global value chains: the amplifying role of logistics performance," Review of World Economics (Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv), Springer;Institut für Weltwirtschaft (Kiel Institute for the World Economy), vol. 161(2), pages 539-569, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:weltar:v:161:y:2025:i:2:d:10.1007_s10290-024-00560-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s10290-024-00560-6
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    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • O14 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Industrialization; Manufacturing and Service Industries; Choice of Technology
    • C67 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Input-Output Models

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