Countries differ in size, population and stage of economic development. Yet, when it comes to achieving global competitiveness, some common threads run through nations. This book addresses some important questions. What are the crucial factors influencing the economic development of a country? What kind of policies facilitate industrial development and innovation? What is the role of government in shaping a country’s competitiveness? What attracts foreign investment? Using a case study approach, the book illustrates how countries are attempting to achieve and sustain global competitiveness. The countries featured in this book are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and The Netherlands.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR A.V. Vedpuriswar
Dr. A V Vedpuriswar is Dean, ICFI Knowledge Center, Hyderabad. Vedpuriswar holds a B.Tech (Honours) degree in Chemical Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur, a post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM, Kolkata, the Chartered financial Analyst (CFA) Charter from ICFAI and the PhD degree from Osmania University. Vedpuriswar had earlier worked in Berger Paints (Industrial Marketing) and Tata Steel (International Operations). His areas of interest include International Business, International Finance and business strategy. His research work has a strong global orientation. Besides teaching, Vedpuriswar is also key member of ICFAI’s case development unit, which has emerged as one of the most dynamic case-writing teams in the country. He has authored books like, the global CEO, Enterprise Risk management and innovations in Business Models. He has also edited several volumes of case studied published by the ICFAI University Press. Vedpuriswar was Consulting Editor of “ The Icfaian Journal of Management Research.â€
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