GLOBAL NETWORKING AND VALUE ADDED CHAINS IN THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF COUNTRIES

Abstract

Abstract. The article considers the substantive characteristics of value chains, highlights the main objectives of the development of global value chains, as well as what is the basis of global economic networks. The definition of «networking» and «value chains» is given. Was highlighted the difference between value chains and network. Three main dimensions of product chains and networks are given – an input-output structure, a territoriality, a governance structure. The characteristics of different types of national economies are compared. The advantages of the network type of economy, the advantages of involvement in global value chains are given. The involvement of different countries in global value chains is shown (on the examples of post-Soviet countries and countries bordering Ukraine). Different industries and their indicators in value chains are characterized (in particular industry including construction, services, manufacturing). A correlation analysis of the impact of gross value added on economic indicators (Ukraine) has been developed (the following indicators were considered – gross value added at basic prices, individuals using the Internet, gross capital formation, wage and salaried workers total, inflation). The components of the countries united by a common network are determined. Compared global trends in value added by industry (manufacturing, services). Was determined which economic indicators have a positive impact on gross value added. Ukraine’s participation in global value chains is characterized. Data on value added by production costs of enterprises by types of economic activity in Ukraine are given. Compared the value added of the manufacturing industry of Ukraine with other countries. The negative factors from participation in global value chains are given. It determined which economic indicators are affected by global value chains.