French textile specialisation in long run perspective (1836–1938): trade policy as industrial policy

Becuwe, Stéphane; Blancheton, Bertrand

doi:10.1080/00076791.2018.1494732

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“…From 1835 to 1844, textiles (including clothing and fabric works) represented 42% of industry added value. Silk, wool and cotton fabrics with varying quality levels, were the principal exports in French international trade (Becuwe & Blancheton, 2020 ). From the mid-ninetieth century, clothing emerged as a new area of French expertise made possible by Paris’ global reach (Becuwe et al, 2018 ).…”

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“…Shortly after WWI, silk fabrics enjoyed a short stint as the number one French export, representing 12% of total exports in 1919 (Tableau Général du commerce de la France). However, from 1935 to 1938, the textile industry’s added value dropped to 23% (Becuwe & Blancheton, 2020 ). Christian Dior (1946) and Yves Saint-Laurent (1961) amongst other designers, brought new life to French fashion and further reinforced Paris’ status as a fashion capital of the world.…”

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French fashion and textile during COVID-19. Once again, flying to high quality and innovation to survive

Blancheton

2021

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This article studies the consequences of the COVID-19 global health crisis on the fashion and textile industry in France. This crisis is only part of an already long, slow decline in the industry. The paper analyzes the composition and organization of textile industry. It offers data related to: sales, consumption, employees, company size, as well as imports and exports - all highlighting the importance of fashion and textiles in France today. The paper shows how lockdown has asphyxiated production and retail sales. COVID-19 caused the appearance of new challenges: mask production, new aspects of CSR in luxury textiles and the development of antiviral fabrics. Mask production can be considered as a case study useful in the analysis of textile challenges. In this context, the French textile industry should continue to improve on innovation and quality. Promoting labelling on the global market can help the sector to develop its high-end. France is credible to expanding its fashion and textile supply in luxury.

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“…Another indicator that analyses the contribution of a particular sector to a country's trade balance is the proposed Lafay index (Zaghini, 2003;Sanidas and Shin, 2009;Blancheton and Becuwe, 2018;Erokhin, Diao, and Du, 2020). Erokhin, Diao, and Du (2020) agree with Zaghini (2003) that in order to assess the contribution of a particular sector to the trade balance, it is important to eliminate the influence of cyclical factors and one of the best methods to do so (unlike RCA 1 and RCA 2 ) is calculation of the Lafay index.…”

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Strengthening Lithuanian - Latvian Cross - Border Cooperation in the Context of International Trade

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The article analyses the strengthening of the competitiveness of countries based on crossborder cooperation through the prism of international trade indicators. Due to the increase in international competition, countries, especially small economies, are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain their position in the global market and remain competitive if this position is pursued individually. It is therefore necessary to review competition strategies and reassess opportunities and competitive advantages, as well as to promote coopetition between border region companies at institutional level. The article presents a new approach to regional competitiveness, which is achieved not through the development of the competitive advantages of the regions of individual countries, but through their cooperation and thus achieving common benefits. This is particularly relevant for border regions, as their uniqueness allows them to exploit cross-border region cooperation, which can generate added value by utilising the potential of cooperating regions to complement each other and become a competitive hub for economic growth. Only a strategic partnership based on regional cooperation will promote cooperation between manufacturers in different regions and ensure the achievement of co-creation and international development goals. The article analyses the case of Lithuania and Latvia as an example of cross-border cooperation, as internationally these countries are often matched and treated as one region, but in fact they compete fiercely with each other for better positions in foreign markets. This also shows that Lithuania’s and Latvia’s foreign trade with the European Union (hereinafter - the EU) accounted for the largest share of their foreign trade. Secondary statistical data of the EU-28 Eurostat of 2010 - 2019 and Finger Kreinin, RCA, and Lafay indices were used for the study. After assessing the convergence of the Lithuanian and Latvian export structure according to the FKI index during the study and finding that the export structure of these countries is very similar, the relative comparative advantage of exports by individual product sectors was assessed on the basis of the RCA index and the comparative advantage on the basis of the LAFAY index. The study showed that both countries had comparative advantages in the same product groups. The identification of common points of contact has highlighted economic activities, the development of which could be given more attention through the cooperation between the countries, and which would ensure overall economic benefits. The article concludes with strategic recommendations and measures to promote cross-border cooperation and increase the region’s competitiveness. The article contributes to the regional economic subject literature, as the concept of cross-border region competitiveness is developed by promoting not the competition of individual regions, but their cooperation by discovering common similarities in economic development. The article presents methodological logic and empirical calculations that would allow policy makers to develop cooperation strategies with those border regions with which it is expedient to cooperate for greater economic benefits. Promoting regional development and reducing regional disparities not only between regions within the same country but also between different countries requires the patient and consistent work of governments, businesses and academia, as well as individual communities, to develop measures and initiatives to promote cross-border cooperation.

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“…En 1850, par exemple, on recense 875 produits en importations et 1132 en exportations. Ainsi le poste « tissus de soie » figurant dans la synthèse rétrospective, se décline en 30 sous-produits en 1850, 27 en 1913 et 68 en 1938 (Becuwe et Blancheton, 2019).…”

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« Base Montesquieu » les données du commerce extérieur français de 1836 à 1938

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Onfroy³

2020

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French textile specialisation in long run perspective (1836–1938): trade policy as industrial policy

Cited by 6 publications

References 28 publications

French fashion and textile during COVID-19. Once again, flying to high quality and innovation to survive

French fashion and textile during COVID-19. Once again, flying to high quality and innovation to survive

Strengthening Lithuanian - Latvian Cross - Border Cooperation in the Context of International Trade

« Base Montesquieu » les données du commerce extérieur français de 1836 à 1938

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