Global value chains and the Phillips curve: A challenge for monetary policy

B-Tier
Journal: European Economic Review
Year: 2025
Volume: 174
Issue: C

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper studies how participation and position in Global Value Chains (GVCs) affect the slope of the Phillips Curve (PC) and, consequently, the ability of monetary policy to control inflation. Using data from the European Monetary Union (EMU) and value added measures of GVCs, we show that, beyond the role of trade openness, higher participation leads to a flatter PC. This evidence is consistent with the theoretical literature emphasising how globalisation can reduce the sensitivity of prices to unemployment due to stronger strategic complementarities, to higher market power and to imperfect exchange rate pass-through. On the other hand, the role of GVC position is not statistically significant.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:eecrev:v:174:y:2025:i:c:s0014292125000169
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25