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Main CompNet research results

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  • E. Dhyne

    (National Bank of Belgium)

  • C. Duprez

    (National Bank of Belgium)

  • C. Fuss

    (National Bank of Belgium)

Abstract

The Competitiveness Research Network (CompNet) was set up back in 2012 by the European System of Central Banks. Its initial objectives were to identify the determinants of European countries’ and firms’ competitive positions as well as their productivity and to set out the relationship between these different competitiveness factors and macroeconomic performance (exports or growth, for instance). It brought together more than a hundred research workers from fifty or so institutions (including central banks, the European Commission, international organisations, universities), leading to an in-depth study of the theme of competitiveness, as well as an analysis and better understanding of the development of global production chains. Particular effort has been devoted to establishing new competitiveness indicators. The objective of this article is to present the main findings of their work.

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  • E. Dhyne & C. Duprez & C. Fuss, 2015. "Main CompNet research results," Economic Review, National Bank of Belgium, issue iii, pages 103-116, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nbb:ecrart:y:2015:m:december:i:iii:p:103-116
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    Keywords

    survey; euro area; competitivity;
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    JEL classification:

    • D22 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Firm Behavior: Empirical Analysis
    • E23 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Production
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade

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