Perception of competitiveness in the context of sustainable development: Facets of “sustainable competitiveness”
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In this article, the authors set out the future research area of competitiveness theory taking into account the development of competitiveness concept and existing research tendencies, and critically analyse existing studies on competitiveness, suggesting different definitions, classification, factors, models of competitiveness, and evaluation criteria.Abstract:
European Council agreed to the European Commission's proposal to launch a new strategy for jobs and growth ‐ the new European Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth ‐ “Europe 2020” This will lead to a new concept of the competitiveness and deeper relationship between sustainable development and competitiveness The aim of this article is to set out the future research area of competitiveness theory taking into account the development of competitiveness concept and existing research tendencies On the one hand, for developing the new concept of competitiveness, it is necessary to critically analyse existing studies on competitiveness Researchers, examining the problems of competitiveness, differently approach the concept of competitiveness, suggesting different definitions, classification, factors, models of competitiveness, and evaluation criteria Despite all the discussions on competitiveness however, no clear definition or model of competitiveness has yet been developed read more
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