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Transitioning Economies: A Calculus of Competitiveness
C. R. Torrisi,Gokhan Uslu +1 more
TL;DR: The authors analyzed the existing IMD and WEF studies and rankings of national competitiveness and reviewed their applicability to a sample (15) of transitioning economies, as defined as developing economies undergoing significant structural and economic transformation.
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Abstract: This paper analyzes the existing IMD and WEF studies and rankings of national competitiveness and reviews their applicability to a sample (15) of transitioning economies, as defined as developing economies undergoing significant structural and economic transformation. Relevant national competitiveness indicators/variables are identified and a revised weighting system, adapted from the IMD and WEF reports, is used to construct national rankings for the fifteen countries examined. The results indicate significant changes in their relative rankings from these previous studies, except at the extremes of most and least competitive economies, and provide important and useful information to decision makers in the private and public sector.
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