The term competitiveness stems from the analysis of firms and is usually thought to be well defined at the firm level …. Today, however, the notion competitiveness has become a prominent concept in the assessment of countries, regions and … locations. The competitive advantage of nations and the competitiveness of locations have become important topics in economic …

In the context of increasing globalization, global competition and rapid change the EU sees innovation and its … commercialization as an effective way to build long-term global competitive advantage. Innovation policy is a link between research and … market. It is also closely linked to other EU policies regarding e.g. employment, competitiveness, environment, industry and …

successfully support competitiveness in Europe was of chief concern to a group of scholars and specialists attending the conference … entitled “Lisbon Strategy as an Effective Tool of Increasing Competitiveness in Europe?” (The meeting took place in Warsaw on …

developed by the European Commission in a document that first calls for measures improving the competitiveness in all sectors in … future-oriented approach emphasising innovation and knowledge, and countries that take a more defensive stance, with higher …