Technology upgrading and growth in a globalised economy: a comparative analysis of the role of GVCparticipation in the automotive industry of China, Central Eastern Europe and Western Europe

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the impact of technology upgrading and GVC participation on economic growth in the automotive industry across different regions.
• Comparative analysis of automotive industry dynamics in China, Central Eastern Europe, and Western Europe.
• Assessment of GVC participation and its influence on growth metrics.
• Evaluation of technology upgrading processes in relation to economic outcomes.
• Identified significant correlations between GVC participation and economic growth rates in automotive sectors across the studied regions.
• Demonstrated that regions with higher GVC engagement experience more substantial technology upgrading.
• Highlighted varying impacts of global economic integration on regional growth patterns, especially between China and Europe.