The Rare-Earth Footprint of the Global Economy: Input-Output Evidence

This article examines the role of rare-earth elements in global production networks using input-output analysis. The authors quantify how dependence on rare-earth materials propagates through international supply chains and affects industries across the global economy. The findings highlight the strategic importance of rare-earth resources for manufacturing, technology, and energy sectors, while emphasizing vulnerabilities related to concentrated supply chains and geopolitical risk.