Fragmentation: New Production Patterns in the World Economy

by Sven W. Arndt (editor), Henryk Kierzkowski (Editor)

As the world economy becomes more integrated, products become more globalized. Airplanes, automobiles, computers, watches, and garments are among products whose constituent parts are made all over the world. This volume presents arguments and evidence showing that this process is it raises competitiveness, creates jobs, and enhances economic welfare.

268 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001