The debate on international competitiveness in recent years has increasingly focused on the structure of society. International competitiveness is seen not merely as a sign of a country’s productive capacity, but also as reflecting the efficiency of its social and political structures. The...

Many experts expect Portugal's and Spain's integration into the EC to have a basically negative effect on their economies. Positive effects are expected essentially to be a result of the EC's aid programmes. An indication as to how far the aid will in fact help to promote adjustment and...