Most influential countries in the international medical device trade: Network-based analysis.

ABSTRACT: Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the international medical device trade has received extensive attention. To maintain the domestic supply of medical devices, some countries have sought multilateral trade cooperation or simply implemented export restrictions, which has exacerbated the instability and fragility of the global medical device market. It is crucial for government policymakers to identify the most influential countries in the international medical device trade and nip exports in the bud. However, few efforts have been made in previous studies to explore various countries' influence on the international medical device trade in light of their intricate trade relationships. To fill these research gaps, this study constructs a global medical dev

SUBMITTER: Bai X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9250171 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature