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Competitiveness in a Globalised World: Michael Porter on the Microeconomic Foundations of the Competitiveness of Nations, Regions, and Firms

By: Michael E. Porter, Brian Snowdon and George Stonehouse
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Abstract

In this paper, we provide the text of an interview with Professor Michael Porter discussing his research and ideas relating to the microeconomic foundations of global competitiveness. The discussion provides a microeconomic perspective on some of the key issues relating to recent research on competitiveness, productivity, clusters, US economic leadership, economic growth and development.

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Economics

Citation

Porter, Michael E., Brian Snowdon, and George Stonehouse. "Competitiveness in a Globalised World: Michael Porter on the Microeconomic Foundations of the Competitiveness of Nations, Regions, and Firms." Journal of International Business Studies 37, no. 2 (March 2006): 163–175.
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