International trade has evolved into a complex network of global value chains (GVCs) that take advantage of the low cost and high scope of international maritime transportation (MT). Given the interconnectivity of GVCs, regional economic crises propagate rapidly. This paper uses complex network...

This paper explores the connection between the external opening of China and differences in innovation across Chinese regions. Controlling for locational advantages and fixed regional characteristics, for the period 1995-2010 overall we find that regions that have increased most the connections...