The Solution: Understanding Competitiveness
Michael Porter defines competitiveness based on productivity and focuses on the microeconomic foundations of competitive advantage that underpin productivity in nations, regions and clusters. This website introduces the frameworks and key concepts that are a foundation for understanding competitiveness.
Strategy for Economic Development
Michael Porter’s research and frameworks on competitiveness and
economic development grew out of his seminal work in corporate
strategy. Strategy is also an essential tool for leaders of cities, states, regions
and nations. Clear economic strategies that
engage all stakeholders, boost innovation
and ultimately improve productivity are
especially critical in times of austerity or
economic distress.
Explore this content in two tracks: Frameworks & Key Concepts or Research & Applications. Also, learn more about the "Microeconomics of Competitiveness" (MOC) course led by Michael Porter and offered at Harvard and 100+ affiliated universities around the world.