Today’s production processes are fragmented across countries and industries. Intangibles play an important role, but their measurement is elusive. This paper
The paper describes: a) the coffee industry and its GVC structure; b) the role that intangible assets play in value creation from both the supply and demand per
A radical shift is underway in global value chains as they increasingly move beyond traditional manufacturing processes to services and other intangible assets.
Global value chains (GVCs) powered the surge of international trade after 1990 and now account for almost half of all trade. This shift enabled an unprecedented
This report uses data on individual smart phones as well as industry data to identify which smartphone firms capture the most value. It finds that Apple capture