Dimensions of Competitiveness

The concept of international competitiveness. Measuring international competitiveness. Determinants of competitiveness of the economy. Innovation as a factor of competitiveness. Institutional competitiveness. Investment attractiveness of the economy. Regional dimension: development of clusters as determinant of competitiveness. International competitiveness of the USA, Japan, the UE and BRIC countries. The Europe 2020 Strategy.

Presentation of the theory and methodology of international comparative studies related to the concept of international competitiveness of the economy. Exploring the relations between competitiveness and productivity. Teaching students how to measure the level of international competitive ability and competitive position of the country. Introducing the concept of economic convergence. Demonstration of the role of different factors influencing international competitiveness, with special focus on human resources, innovation and institutions. Enabling students to make use of statistical data and latest reports assessing international competitiveness. Teaching students how to conduct an analysis of international competitive ability and position of an economy.

Literatura podstawowa:

K. Aiginger, J. Vogel (2015), Competitiveness: from a misleading concept to a strategy supporting Beyond GDP goals, Competitiveness Review, Vol. 25 Iss 5 pp. 497 -523;

Huggins R., Izushi H. (2015), The Competitive Advantage of Nations: origins and journey, Competitiveness Review, Vol. 25 Iss 5 pp. 458 - 470.

A.M. Kowalski (2018), Benefits of Broadening the Analysis of International Competitiveness: The Case of CEE Countries, AIB Insights, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 7-11;

M.E. Porter (2008), On Competition, Updated and Expanded Edition, Harvard Business Review Press;

Literatura uzupełniająca:

P. Krugman (1994), Competitiveness: A Dangerous Obsession, Foreign Affairs, March/April 1994;

A.K. Kowalski, M.A. Weresa (eds) (2019), Poland: Competitiveness Report 2019. International Competitiveness in the Context of Development of Industry 4.0, Warsaw: Warsaw School of Economics ? Publishing;

A.M. Kowalski, A. Marcinkowski (2014), Clusters versus cluster initiatives, with focus on ICT sector in Poland, "European Planning Studies", Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 20-45;

M.A. Weresa (ed.) (2014), Innovation, Human Capital and Trade Competitiveness. How are They Connected and Why Do They Matter?, Springer, Washington, D.C.;

P. De Grauwe (2010), Dimensions of Competitiveness, MIT, Cambridge, MA;

J. Misala (2006), Comparing national competitiveness: basic measurement problems, in: M.A. Weresa (ed.), Poland: Competitiveness Report 2006. The role of innovation, World Economy Research Institute, Warsaw School of Economics, chapter 10;

M. Miozzo, V. Walsh (2006), International Competitiveness and Technological Change, Oxford University Press, USA,

The most important reports assessing international competitiveness: IMD, World Competitiveness Report (annual report), Louzanne; The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal, Index of Economic Freedom, (annual report), Washington, DC and New York; The World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, Doing Business (annual report), Washington; World Economic Forum (WEF), Global Competitiveness Report (annual report).

Kryteria oceniania:

egzamin testowy: 60.00%

referaty/eseje: 40.00%

The concept of international competitiveness. Measuring international competitiveness. Determinants of competitiveness of the economy. Innovation as a factor of competitiveness. Institutional competitiveness. Investment attractiveness of the economy. Regional dimension: development of clusters as determinant of competitiveness. International competitiveness of the USA, Japan, the UE and BRIC countries. The Europe 2020 Strategy.

Presentation of the theory and methodology of international comparative studies related to the concept of international competitiveness of the economy. Exploring the relations between competitiveness and productivity. Teaching students how to measure the level of international competitive ability and competitive position of the country. Introducing the concept of economic convergence. Demonstration of the role of different factors influencing international competitiveness, with special focus on human resources, innovation and institutions. Enabling students to make use of statistical data and latest reports assessing international competitiveness. Teaching students how to conduct an analysis of international competitive ability and position of an economy.

Literatura podstawowa:

K. Aiginger, J. Vogel (2015), Competitiveness: from a misleading concept to a strategy supporting Beyond GDP goals, Competitiveness Review, Vol. 25 Iss 5 pp. 497 -523;

Huggins R., Izushi H. (2015), The Competitive Advantage of Nations: origins and journey, Competitiveness Review, Vol. 25 Iss 5 pp. 458 - 470.

A.M. Kowalski (2018), Benefits of Broadening the Analysis of International Competitiveness: The Case of CEE Countries, AIB Insights, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 7-11;

M.E. Porter (2008), On Competition, Updated and Expanded Edition, Harvard Business Review Press;

Literatura uzupełniająca:

P. Krugman (1994), Competitiveness: A Dangerous Obsession, Foreign Affairs, March/April 1994;

A.K. Kowalski, M.A. Weresa (eds) (2019), Poland: Competitiveness Report 2019. International Competitiveness in the Context of Development of Industry 4.0, Warsaw: Warsaw School of Economics ? Publishing;

A.M. Kowalski, A. Marcinkowski (2014), Clusters versus cluster initiatives, with focus on ICT sector in Poland, "European Planning Studies", Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 20-45;

M.A. Weresa (ed.) (2014), Innovation, Human Capital and Trade Competitiveness. How are They Connected and Why Do They Matter?, Springer, Washington, D.C.;

P. De Grauwe (2010), Dimensions of Competitiveness, MIT, Cambridge, MA;

J. Misala (2006), Comparing national competitiveness: basic measurement problems, in: M.A. Weresa (ed.), Poland: Competitiveness Report 2006. The role of innovation, World Economy Research Institute, Warsaw School of Economics, chapter 10;

M. Miozzo, V. Walsh (2006), International Competitiveness and Technological Change, Oxford University Press, USA,

The most important reports assessing international competitiveness: IMD, World Competitiveness Report (annual report), Louzanne; The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal, Index of Economic Freedom, (annual report), Washington, DC and New York; The World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, Doing Business (annual report), Washington; World Economic Forum (WEF), Global Competitiveness Report (annual report).

Kryteria oceniania:

egzamin testowy: 60.00%

referaty/eseje: 40.00%

The concept of international competitiveness. Measuring international competitiveness. Determinants of competitiveness of the economy. Innovation as a factor of competitiveness. Institutional competitiveness. Investment attractiveness of the economy. Regional dimension: development of clusters as determinant of competitiveness. International competitiveness of the USA, Japan, the UE and BRIC countries. The Europe 2020 Strategy.

Presentation of the theory and methodology of international comparative studies related to the concept of international competitiveness of the economy. Exploring the relations between competitiveness and productivity. Teaching students how to measure the level of international competitive ability and competitive position of the country. Introducing the concept of economic convergence. Demonstration of the role of different factors influencing international competitiveness, with special focus on human resources, innovation and institutions. Enabling students to make use of statistical data and latest reports assessing international competitiveness. Teaching students how to conduct an analysis of international competitive ability and position of an economy.

Literatura podstawowa:

K. Aiginger, J. Vogel (2015), Competitiveness: from a misleading concept to a strategy supporting Beyond GDP goals, Competitiveness Review, Vol. 25 Iss 5 pp. 497 -523;

Huggins R., Izushi H. (2015), The Competitive Advantage of Nations: origins and journey, Competitiveness Review, Vol. 25 Iss 5 pp. 458 - 470.

A.M. Kowalski (2018), Benefits of Broadening the Analysis of International Competitiveness: The Case of CEE Countries, AIB Insights, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 7-11;

M.E. Porter (2008), On Competition, Updated and Expanded Edition, Harvard Business Review Press;

Literatura uzupełniająca:

P. Krugman (1994), Competitiveness: A Dangerous Obsession, Foreign Affairs, March/April 1994;

A.K. Kowalski, M.A. Weresa (eds) (2019), Poland: Competitiveness Report 2019. International Competitiveness in the Context of Development of Industry 4.0, Warsaw: Warsaw School of Economics ? Publishing;

A.M. Kowalski, A. Marcinkowski (2014), Clusters versus cluster initiatives, with focus on ICT sector in Poland, "European Planning Studies", Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 20-45;

M.A. Weresa (ed.) (2014), Innovation, Human Capital and Trade Competitiveness. How are They Connected and Why Do They Matter?, Springer, Washington, D.C.;

P. De Grauwe (2010), Dimensions of Competitiveness, MIT, Cambridge, MA;

J. Misala (2006), Comparing national competitiveness: basic measurement problems, in: M.A. Weresa (ed.), Poland: Competitiveness Report 2006. The role of innovation, World Economy Research Institute, Warsaw School of Economics, chapter 10;

M. Miozzo, V. Walsh (2006), International Competitiveness and Technological Change, Oxford University Press, USA,

The most important reports assessing international competitiveness: IMD, World Competitiveness Report (annual report), Louzanne; The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal, Index of Economic Freedom, (annual report), Washington, DC and New York; The World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, Doing Business (annual report), Washington; World Economic Forum (WEF), Global Competitiveness Report (annual report).

Kryteria oceniania:

egzamin testowy: 60.00%

referaty/eseje: 40.00%