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Journal of Economic Geography 2008 8(3):271-295; doi:10.1093/jeg/lbn002
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Global production networks: realizing the potential

Neil M. Coe*, Peter Dicken* and Martin Hess*

*Geography, School of Environment and Development, The University of Manchester, Arthur Lewis Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL. email < neil.coe{at}manchester.ac.uk>

Understanding and conceptualizing the complexities of the contemporary global economy is a challenging but vitally important task. In this article, we critically evaluate the potential of one interpretive framework—the global production networks (GPN) perspective—for analysing the global economy and its impacts on territorial development. After situating the approach in relation to other cognate chain/network approaches, the article proceeds to review and evaluate a number of underdeveloped areas that need to be understood and incorporated more fully if the framework is to deliver on its early potential. The article concludes with a consideration of the key research issues facing work in this area.

Keywords: critical review, economic globalization, global production networks, territorial development,
JEL classifications: F00, F23, L14, L22, L23
Date submitted: 15 September 2007     Date accepted: 28 January 2008


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