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EU unemployment and global value chains

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  • Mariam Camarero

    (Universitat Jaume I = Jaume I University)

  • Antonia López-Villavicencio

    (EconomiX - EconomiX - UPN - Université Paris Nanterre - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

  • Cecilio Tamarit

    (UV - Universitat de València = University of Valencia = Universidade de Valencia)

Abstract

This paper examines the relationship between globalization and unemployment in the EU from 1990–2015, focusing on Global Value Chains (GVCs). We analyze the effects of the composition of the workforce and GVC-type trade on unemployment. Our findings show that GVC participation reduces unemployment in less advanced EU economies but increases it in core countries. Lower labor costs and low-skilled workers enhance the positive impact on reducing unemployment. Some sectors (especially services such as Telecommunications) experience significant employment gains. We recommend policies to remove regulatory barriers and support technological advancement to ensure equitable benefits from GVC integration across the EU.

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  • Mariam Camarero & Antonia López-Villavicencio & Cecilio Tamarit, 2025. "EU unemployment and global value chains," Post-Print hal-05474157, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05474157
    DOI: 10.1007/s10290-025-00599-z
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