Competitiveness and Economic Development in Europe: Prospects and Challenges

ISBN-13: 9780367558307 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 338 str.

Slawomir I. Bukowski; Alina Hyz; Marzanna B. Lament

Opis

 This book analyzes the fundamental factors of competitiveness, which will, in turn, facilitate economic development and growth, in the new post-crisis environment. The book recommends future directions and offers policy solutions, and as such, will appeal to students, researchers and policymakers.

Spis treści

Part I: Determinants of competitiveness, economic growth and development 1. The linkage between entrepreneurship, competitiveness, innovativeness and economic growth: A theoretical approach 2. Total factor productivity and patents: An ambivalent link 3. The mediating role of institutions on the distributive effects of financial development 4. The influence of the effectiveness of the monetary policy of the European Central Bank on the EUR/USD exchange rate between 1999 and 2019 5. Development of Stock Markets in Selected Countries in the 21^st Century  6. Output gap measurement: How sensitive are the European Commission’s estimates for the Greek economy? 7. Personal income tax progressivity and output volatility in Poland Part II: Competitiveness of economies 8. The evolution of the real weighted exchange rate and its impact on Greek export performance 9. Poland on the path of competitiveness growth 10. International competitiveness and the impact of globalisation and technology on economic growth and welfare 11. Competitiveness in developing countries in the age of industry 4.0: The case of Turkey 12. Digital competitiveness of the European Union vs. USA and China: Assessment and implications 13. Macro-financial linkages in the Polish economy Part III: Competitiveness and development of the economy sectors 14. Information Policies of Central Banks and Asymmetry of Information in Financial Markets  15. Competition in the Polish non-life insurance market 16. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Financial Results of Insurance Companies 17. CSR Reporting as a Factor of Insurance Companies' Competitive Advantage  18. The competitiveness of Slovakia as a destination in the international tourism market 19. Competitive development: A case study of “Airbnb” and its impact on the tourism economy 20. Competitiveness and challenges for Greek civil servants after the crisis Part IV: Competitiveness and development of enterprises 21. Changes, evolution, revolution and adaptation of business models: Theoretical implications 22. Changes, evolution, and adaptation of the business model of Polish service enterprises: Results 23. Corporate Governance as a dynamic system: The growing role of boards in strategic decision-making processes: The case of Poland 24. The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility as a source of an enterprise's competitive advantage 25. The impact of the integrated management system ERP on building competitive advantage of enterprises