Asia-Europe Industrial Connectivity in Times of Crisis

The main objective of this book is to offer an overview and a critical assessment of current connectivity issues in Asia and Europe, seen from an industrial perspective. Critical insights into the contemporary debate on connectivity during times of crisis, which has led to significant economic and social disruptions, are offered throughout the book. European and Asian countries seek to "bounce forward" and not "bounce back" as they navigate the complex economic recovery process. Innovation and investment emerge as critical players to help an economic recovery that shifts towards a more resilient and environmentally friendly approach, to ensure that the world economies stay connected.

The global health crisis has revealed that, more than ever before, ubiquitous connectivity, underpinned by pioneering innovation, is a must. As such, governments worldwide need to ensure that businesses and societies emerge stronger and more resilient from existing and emerging crises by laying solid foundations that help to circumnavigate future disruptions of a global magnitude.

Lucía Morales is an academic and active researcher at Technological University Dublin, Ireland. She has written many articles in the areas of economic development, economic and financial crises, international capital flows, emerging economies and economic growth, with a specific focus on Asian countries.

Sam Dzever is Professor of Management at Institut Mines-Telecom Business School, LITEM, Université Paris-Saclay, Evry, France. His research in the fields of marketing, supply chain management, industrial organization and Asia-Pacific business has appeared in noted international academic journals.

Robert Taylor was formerly Director of the Centre for Chinese Studies and Reader in Modern Chinese Studies at the University of Sheffield, UK. His research interests focus on China's domestic and foreign policy, especially Chinese business management.