Global value chains and sectoral innovation systems: An analysis of the aerospace industry

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Author(s):	Caliari, Thiago ; Ribeiro, Leonardo Costa ; Pietrobelli, Carlo ; Vezzani, Antonio Total Authors: 4
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	STRUCTURAL CHANGE AND ECONOMIC DYNAMICS; v. 65, p. 13-pg., 2023-02-17.
Abstract
This paper explores the link between a country's position in the aerospace global value chain (GVC) and the strength of its innovation system. Countries' participation to different stages of the GVC is proxied using export data at a narrow product level, while innovation system indicators are built from US patents. The analysis covers the 2007-2018 period for 38 countries. Our results highlight a relationship between the strength of the inno-vation system and a country's participation and specialization in different stages of the aerospace GVC: varied and pervasive (quality) rather than more intensive (quantity) innovation systems are associated with a stronger presence in higher value-added stages of the value chain. These results highlight the importance of improving an innovation system targeting the development of a differentiated knowledge base and fostering the integration of different actors to sustain the aerospace industry and facilitate upgrading within the value chain. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	21/03621-2 - Global Value chain and innovation system: analysis for the aerospace industry
Grantee:	Thiago Caliari Silva
Support Opportunities:	Regular Research Grants