Does globalization lead to specialization?

Carsten Eckel

No 20, University of Göttingen Working Papers in Economics from University of Goettingen, Department of Economics

Abstract: The relationship between market integration and the degree of specialization plays a key role in many areas of economics. In contrast to previous studies, we illustrate that globalization does not necessarily lead to specialization. The analysis is conducted in an extended Dixit-Stiglitz- Ethier framework. Whether globalization leads to specialization or to more integrated production structures depends on characteristics of the cost function and on firm behavior. By comparing these changes to the optimal degree of specialization we show that globalization can reduce the efficiency of the industrial structure.

Keywords: Fragmentation; Specialization; Market Integration; Globalization; Vertical Equilibrium; Economies of Scale (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F12 L11 L22 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003
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