Eric Thun

1.4k total citations
16 papers, 773 citations indexed

About

Eric Thun is a scholar working on Political Science and International Relations, General Economics, Econometrics and Finance and Strategy and Management. According to data from OpenAlex, Eric Thun has authored 16 papers receiving a total of 773 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 8 papers in Political Science and International Relations, 6 papers in General Economics, Econometrics and Finance and 4 papers in Strategy and Management. Recurrent topics in Eric Thun's work include Asian Industrial and Economic Development (6 papers), China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance (5 papers) and Global trade and economics (4 papers). Eric Thun is often cited by papers focused on Asian Industrial and Economic Development (6 papers), China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance (5 papers) and Global trade and economics (4 papers). Eric Thun collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, Canada and United States. Eric Thun's co-authors include Loren Brandt, Pei Sun, Kamel Mellahi, Adam Segal, Timothy Sturgeon, Mark Dallas, Daria Taglioni and Timothy J. Sturgeon and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of International Business Studies, World Development and Technovation.

In The Last Decade

Eric Thun

12 papers receiving 724 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Eric Thun United Kingdom 9 449 230 188 182 169 16 773
Inge Ivarsson Sweden 15 744 1.7× 350 1.5× 88 0.5× 107 0.6× 289 1.7× 28 990
Takashi Hikino Japan 10 309 0.7× 265 1.2× 107 0.6× 224 1.2× 137 0.8× 23 733
Patrizio Bianchi Italy 17 294 0.7× 430 1.9× 188 1.0× 111 0.6× 94 0.6× 68 840
Philippe Gugler Switzerland 13 592 1.3× 221 1.0× 53 0.3× 154 0.8× 187 1.1× 32 788
Mark A. Dutz United States 15 171 0.4× 440 1.9× 79 0.4× 112 0.6× 173 1.0× 45 711
Harry G. Broadman United States 18 309 0.7× 381 1.7× 210 1.1× 136 0.7× 366 2.2× 70 1.0k
Filip De Beule Belgium 14 387 0.9× 202 0.9× 34 0.2× 197 1.1× 147 0.9× 50 597
Cédric Durand France 12 247 0.6× 243 1.1× 114 0.6× 48 0.3× 241 1.4× 46 757
Pavida Pananond Thailand 12 864 1.9× 168 0.7× 42 0.2× 308 1.7× 309 1.8× 18 1.0k
Alessia Amighini Italy 16 498 1.1× 320 1.4× 44 0.2× 109 0.6× 389 2.3× 37 753

Countries citing papers authored by Eric Thun

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Fields of papers citing papers by Eric Thun

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Eric Thun

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Eric Thun. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Eric Thun based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Eric Thun. Eric Thun is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

16 of 16 papers shown
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Thun, Eric, Daria Taglioni, Timothy J. Sturgeon, & Mark Dallas. (2025). Massive Modular Ecosystems: A Framework for Understanding Complex Industries in the Digital Age. Washington, DC: World Bank eBooks.
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Thun, Eric. (2024). The connections world: the future of Asian capitalism. Journal of International Business Policy. 7(4). 476–478.
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Thun, Eric, Daria Taglioni, Timothy Sturgeon, & Mark Dallas. (2022). Massive Modularity: Understanding Industry Organization in the Digital Age: The Case of Mobile Phone Handsets. World Bank, Washington, DC eBooks. 6 indexed citations
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Brandt, Loren & Eric Thun. (2015). Constructing a Ladder for Growth: Policy, Markets, and Industrial Upgrading in China. World Development. 80. 78–95. 81 indexed citations
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Brandt, Loren & Eric Thun. (2011). Going mobile in China: shifting value chains and upgrading in the mobile telecom sector. International Journal of Technological Learning Innovation and Development. 4(1/2/3). 148–148. 35 indexed citations
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Sun, Pei, Kamel Mellahi, & Eric Thun. (2010). The dynamic value of MNE political embeddedness: The case of the Chinese automobile industry. Journal of International Business Studies. 41(7). 1161–1182. 273 indexed citations
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Brandt, Loren & Eric Thun. (2010). The Fight for the Middle: Upgrading, Competition, and Industrial Development in China. World Development. 38(11). 1555–1574. 117 indexed citations
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Thun, Eric. (2007). Under New Ownership: Privatizing China's State-Owned Enterprises. The China Journal. 155. 1 indexed citations
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Thun, Eric. (2004). Industrial Policy, Chinese-Style: FDI, Regulation, and Dreams of National Champions in the Auto Sector. Journal of East Asian Studies. 4(3). 453–489. 34 indexed citations
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Thun, Eric. (2004). Keeping Up with the Jones': Decentralization, Policy Imitation, and Industrial Development in China. World Development. 32(8). 1289–1308. 49 indexed citations
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Segal, Adam & Eric Thun. (2001). Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Local Governments, Industrial Sectors, and Development in China. Politics & Society. 29(4). 557–588. 50 indexed citations
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Thun, Eric. (1999). Changing lanes in China : industrial development in a transitional economy. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 3 indexed citations

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