Inequality, Geography and Global Value Chains

This contributed volume provides theoretical and empirical insights into a variety of contemporary issues about inequality, geography, and global value chains in today’s world, where global disruptions are prevalent, globalization is being transformed, and multinational enterprises (MNEs) are under pressure to promote sustainability. Many challenges and tensions created by growing inequality within and between countries, cities, and individuals, coupled with recent disruptions in the global economy, beg important questions regarding the role of MNEs, which this book explores in depth. A valuable resource for scholars and students in international business, this book provides a rich understanding of how MNE activities are being affected by the complex dynamics of the modern global business environment and discusses what strategies they need to implement in order to adapt to a changing world, while accounting for the interests of a broader range of stakeholders. Jong Min Lee is an Assistant Professor in International Business at the School of Business, Yonsei University, South Korea. His recent works have appeared in the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of World Business and Journal of International Management among others. J. Eduardo Ibarra-Olivo is an Assistant Professor in International Business and Strategy at Henley Business School, University of Reading, and a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. His work has appeared in journals including Regional Science and Urban Economics, Papers in Regional Science and Science and Public Policy among others. Katiuscia Lavoratori is an Assistant Professor in International Business at Henley Business School, University of Reading (UK). She is a fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. Her work has appeared in leading journals including the Journal of International Business Studies, Regional Studies and Global Strategy Journal, among others. Liang (Arthur) Li is an Assistant Professor in Global Management Studies at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). Prior to pursuing his PhD at Ivey, Arthur co-founded an import and export trading company and has worked in several large MNEs as a subsidiary general manager.