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Research & Applications

We believe that economic development should be approached from a competitiveness perspective, with a focus on the microeconomic foundations of competitive advantage. This holds true internationally, nationally, regionally, and locally—wherever the goal is to improve productivity, stimulate sustainable job growth, and increase the standard of living.

Improving Competitiveness: Strategies, Case Studies, and Research

 

Nations

Governments and industry leaders can improve competitiveness by focusing on national policies as well as regional initiatives and cluster development.

Cross-National Regions

Strategies that coordinate economic policy among neighboring countries can create mutual benefits to productivity for all participating nations.

States & Regions

New tools and collaborative mechanisms can boost competitiveness, entrepreneurship, and new business growth at the microeconomic level.

Inner Cities

Revitalizing inner cities requires strengthening their competitive advantage, rather than simply developing social programs.

Rural Areas

Rural areas are lagging behind metropolitan areas, and need distinctive strategies to improve competitiveness.

Clusters

Clusters arise because they increase the productivity with which companies can compete. Development and upgrading of clusters is an important agenda
for economic development.