Timothy Sturgeon

Dr. Timothy J. Sturgeon is a Senior Research Affiliate at the Industrial Performance Center (IPC) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on the process of global integration, with an emphasis on offshoring and outsourcing practices in the electronics, automotive, and services industries. He has made significant contributions to Global Value Chain (GVC) theory, and is working to improve the metrics and methods available for globalisation research. Tim works actively with policymakers in international development agencies, industrialised countries, and developing countries to disseminate his insights and collaborate on actionable, effective policy responses to global integration. Tim’s personal page on the IPC website is: http://ipc.mit.edu/people/ipc-affiliates/timothy-j-sturgeon