Supply Chain Interconnectedness in Times of Crises: A Gravity Model with DiD Analysis of COVID-19 Effects on Central and Eastern European Trade

Arūnas Burinskas (), Viktorija Cohen and Jolanta Droždz
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Arūnas Burinskas: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lithuania
Viktorija Cohen: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lithuania
Jolanta Droždz: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lithuania

Economies, 2023, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-14

Abstract: This paper explores the impact of COVID-19-induced disruptions on supply chains, specifically focusing on the interconnectedness of supply chains and the transmission effects they cause. The gravity model framework, together with difference-in-differences analysis, is employed to analyze monthly trade patterns among Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, Western European countries, and other trading partner countries. The model presented accounts for the country’s roles in global value chains (GVCs) by incorporating data related to exports, imports of intermediate and capital goods, and imports of final consumption goods. CEE countries have demonstrated a certain resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, they were not immune to adverse consequences due to disrupted supply chains, primarily in the imports of intermediate and capital goods. We find that the countries that suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic the least demonstrated remarkable resilience against disrupted GVCs. The findings of our study enrich the literature on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically for the CEE region, by providing a framework for understanding the pandemic’s impact on international trade. The results show that supply shock might be greater than demand shocks on production and trade dynamics. Furthermore, our results suggest that policymakers seek adaptability to changing supply and demand patterns, while enterprises should consider broader diversification both within the region and locally.

Keywords: global value chains; disruption; gravity model; DiD; COVID-19; Central and Eastern Europe; international trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E F I J O Q (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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