Eddy Bekkers

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Eddy Bekkers is a leading trade economist whose research focuses on the intersection of international trade, global value chains (GVCs), and the impact of disruptive technologies and shocks. His work provides critical insights into how modern trade networks respond to crises and long-term structural changes. A key contribution is his analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on GVCs, where he dissects both firm-level behavioral shifts and the rationale for government policy interventions, a paper that has garnered significant attention. Bekkers is also instrumental in developing and applying the WTO Global Trade Model (GTM), a sophisticated recursive dynamic computable general equilibrium (CGE) model. Using this tool, he has generated influential long-term projections on trade flows, particularly examining how digital technologies are reshaping global commerce. His research is vital for policymakers and academics seeking to understand the resilience and evolution of the trading system, from pandemic disruptions to the digital revolution.

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1. 1
   <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 and global value chains: A discussion of arguments on value chain organisation and the role of the <scp>WTO</scp>

   16 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Long run trends in international trade. The impact of new technologies

   7 citations · 2018

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