Competitiveness Of Nations 1, The: Navigating The Us-china Trade War And The Covid-19 Global Pandemic

The book discusses the discrepancies in national competitiveness rankings between the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook and the WEF Global Competitiveness Report. It presents the IPS model as a new approach, an extension of Michael Porter's diamond model, with robust methodologies and policy implications for countries. The book includes timely topics such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the US-China trade war and offers country-specific real-world cases from developed and developing countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2022
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

The existing reports on national competitiveness and rankings, such as the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook and the WEF Global Competitiveness Report, often present significant discrepancies in the ranking order of the same countries. This confusion arises from the fact that such outcomes create challenges for government officials when translating these findings into practical policies. The root of these discrepancies lies in the different logic and analytical models employed by IMD and WEF. Recognizing the limitations and problems of these models, this book presents the IPS model as a novel approach. As an extension of Michael Porter's diamond model, the IPS model offers a robust set of methodologies and provides valuable policy implications for countries seeking to enhance their national competitiveness.

The analytical tools used in this book can be applied to other units of analysis, such as industries and firms. By providing a comprehensive framework and specific guidelines for improving national competitiveness, this book caters to the needs of both academics and practitioners. Furthermore, timely topics such as the COVID-19 global pandemic and the US-China trade war are included, providing a contemporary perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing countries.

In addition to the theoretical frameworks and methodologies, this book includes various country-specific real-world cases that are assessed from both developed and developing countries. These cases offer valuable insights into the challenges and strategies employed by different nations in enhancing their competitiveness.

Overall, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and improving national competitiveness. Its comprehensive approach, timely topics, and real-world cases make it an essential read for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners alike.

ISBN-13: 9789811261138