Marc Bacchetta
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Marc Bacchetta is a leading trade economist whose research focuses on global value chains, trade policy, and the institutional role of the World Trade Organization (WTO). His major contributions center on understanding how economic shocks—particularly the COVID-19 pandemic—reshape the organization of international production and the strategic responses of both firms and governments. In his highly cited 2024 work, *COVID-19 and global value chains: A discussion of arguments on value chain organisation and the role of the WTO*, Bacchetta provides a rigorous dual analysis: from a positive perspective, he examines how firms are expected to alter their sourcing and production strategies in the wake of disruption; from a normative angle, he evaluates the rationales for government intervention and the implications for multilateral trade governance. This paper, with 16 citations, has become a key reference for scholars and policymakers navigating post-pandemic trade resilience. Bacchetta’s work is notable for bridging empirical observation with institutional analysis, offering actionable insights on how the WTO can adapt to emerging challenges. His research continues to inform debates on supply chain security, reshoring, and the future of global economic integration.
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