Rethinking the role of the EU in enhancing European competitiveness
ISSN: 1059-5422
Article publication date: 3 December 2020
Issue publication date: 4 February 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the evidence on Europe’s economic performance and on the role played by policies pursued at the European Union (EU) level, using the competitiveness framework as the conceptual lens.
Design/methodology/approach
Why has Europe not made more progress on upgrading its competitiveness over the past few decades, despite the many initiatives that the EU has launched?
Findings
It finds Europe’s sluggish performance to be driven by a failure to adjust the EU’s policy approach to fundamental changes in the competitiveness context and challenges faced by European economies.
Originality/value
Based on this analysis, the paper suggests a new role for the EU in supporting EU member countries and regions in achieving higher levels of competitiveness.
Keywords
Citation
Ketels, C. and Porter, M.E. (2021), "Rethinking the role of the EU in enhancing European competitiveness", Competitiveness Review, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 189-207. https://doi.org/10.1108/CR-08-2020-0100
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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