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Competitiveness for Knowledge Society: from Nature to New Developments and Challenges

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  • Hadjitchoneva Juliana
  • Ivanov Angel
  • Hadjiev Kristian

    (New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria)

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This article tracks the emergence of the concept of competitiveness. A historical review of the achievements of foreign and Bulgarian authors is presented, as well as a grounded critical assessment of the different aspects of the category under consideration. An aggregate assessment of the achievements at the present stage is provided. Few directions for new developments and challenges of competitiveness research are outlined.

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  • Hadjitchoneva Juliana & Ivanov Angel & Hadjiev Kristian, 2018. "Competitiveness for Knowledge Society: from Nature to New Developments and Challenges," Valahian Journal of Economic Studies, Sciendo, vol. 9(2), pages 45-56, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:vaecst:v:9:y:2018:i:2:p:45-56:n:5
    DOI: 10.2478/vjes-2018-0017
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    Keywords

    competitiveness; economic concepts; economic theories; competitive advantages; factors of competitiveness;
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    JEL classification:

    • F00 - International Economics - - General - - - General
    • O10 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - General

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