Many argue that developing countries should now strive for greater Competitiveness. At the same time the term has been widely criticized for being a dangerous obsession: a vague code-word for pro-business, anti-worker, anti-environment, and anti-poor policies. This report is part of a series of Competitiveness Reports first published by the World Economic Forum in 1979. In this 2000 edition, co-authors Jeffrey Sachs and Andrew Warner of Harvard University define Competitiveness more precisely as the ability to achieve rapid economic growth over a long time period. Michael Porter of Harvard University defines a competitiveness index that ranks countries on the ability to achieve high current productivity. The first is called the growth competitiveness index and the second is called the current competitiveness index. According to the growth index, countries are deemed Competitive if they score high on economic indicators that have been shown empirically to be related to recent cross-country growth rates. The rankings that come out of this process show that competitive countries do not tend to be high-inequality countries nor anti-environment countries. This book includes these two competitiveness rankings, an executive summary that describes the framework behind these two rankings, and further articles on globalization, economic creativity, the underpinnings of productivity, environment, the euro and education. The book also includes country-profiles that summarize the strengths and weaknesses of each country, and an extensive body of data from the Forum's executive opinion survey.

The Global Competitiveness Report 2000

Business & Money

Porter, Michael E.

Schwab, Klaus

Sachs, Jeffrey D.

Moore, Chris

Ryder, Brad

Warner, Andrew M.

Tudor, John M.

Vasquez, Daniel

Cornelius, Peter K.

Levinson, Macha

Economics

Oxford University Press

This is a study of economic change, the labor market, and public policy in the Clydeside region of Scotland. It offers an example of an economy that has significantly changed over the last two decades and a city that has responded with the widest range of urban policies for economic regeneration and job creation of any city in Britain.

The City in Transition: Policies and Agencies for the Economic Regeneration of Clydeside (Inner City In Context Series)

Lever, William

The Self in Time: Developmental Perspectives

"Not Just A Number" is a fascinating-and important-read that highlights the dangers America's working men and women face from industrial pollutants. It's also a compelling personal story about a young girl who left Communist Poland, embraced the opportunities of America and, against the odds, successfully fought for justice when tragedy struck at the heart of her family.

Not Just A Number

Biographies & Memoirs

Nigro, Dorota

Memoirs

Dorota Nigro

Walk Kent

Travel

Europe

HarperCollins, Publishers

This revised double-sided map shows the whole Crown Colony on the front and a 1:38,000 enlargement of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island on the reverse. Information is also in Chinese and Japanese.

Hong Kong Holiday Map (Bartholomew Holiday Maps)

Reference

Atlases & Maps

Hammond World Atlas Corp.

Walk the Cornish Coastal Path

This is a guide for existing and aspiring freelance journalists and writers who want to improve their output and maximize their earnings. It covers the steps that can be taken to improve the chances of success, by approaching and organizing a freelance career in the same way as any other business. The book first shows how a basic work plan must be devised and how to plan future projects. It then focuses on the potential of interests and hobbies which can produce a small but regular source of income. Other less obvious source which are suggested include specialist magazines, trade papers, and local weeklies. The book also points out various "hidden sources", such as advertising and public relations agencies, and companies producing house journals and newsletters. There is advice on making contact with commissioning editors, the need for research, how to settle for the right rates and choosing the most suitable equipment.

Freelance Writing

Literature & Fiction

Robert Hale, Ltd.

Drawing on influences from around the world, this book demonstrates a range of brush-stroke techniques for painting decorative designs - flowers and fruit, birds and animals - on a variety of everyday objects. It includes information on preparing each object to be decorated, applying the base-coat, and special finishes. The 20 projects include a memo pad, a clock, a towel rail, boxes and trays, and larger objects such as an occasional table and a garden seat. There is a pattern and detailed instructions for each one.

Decorative Folk Art: Exciting Techniques to Transform Everyday Objects

Arts & Photography

Edwards, Sybil

Bleiler, Lynette

Painting

David & Charles, UK

History & Criticism

David&Charles

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