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Global Sourcing and Business and Social Networks: Quality Heterogeneity and Firms’ Efficiency

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A distinct feature of globalization is the pivotal role played by the internationalization of production processes (Feenstra and Hanson, 1996; Hummels et al., 2001). A growing empirical literature provides evidence on the effects of global sourcing on firms’ efficiency via specialization, learning, variety and quality upgrading mechanisms.

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  1. Giuseppe Vittucci Marzetti
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Marzetti, G.V., Segnana, M.L., Tomasi, C. (2010). Global Sourcing and Business and Social Networks: Quality Heterogeneity and Firms’ Efficiency. In: Dallago, B., Guglielmetti, C. (eds) Local Economies and Global Competitiveness. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230294967_13

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