This work focuses on researching and establishing the importance of human capital and innovation as determinants of competitive advantages in international trade. It features 12 in-depth country case studies from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Explores the interface between innovation, human capital and competitive advantages in international trade Integrates theory, policy, and practice Features 12 in-depth country case studies from Europe, Asia, and the Americas ? Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Marzenna Anna Weresa, PhD, is a professor of the World Economy Research Institute at the Warsaw School of Economics (Poland), and the Institute's director. She holds D.Sc. in Economics (habilitation, 2003) and PhD degree in Economics (1995) from the Warsaw School of Economics in Poland. In 1999-2000 she worked as a research fellow at the University College London. She also was a Visiting Professor at the University of Leicester in the UK and at the Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago (USA). She has been working as an expert for the European Commission (projects on R&D, innovation and technological competitiveness) and conducted advisory projects for enterprises and governmental organizations. Her research focuses on innovation, technology transfer and foreign direct investment. She authored and co-authored over 80 books and scientific articles.

Inhalt
Preface.- Part I Human Capital and Innovations vs. Competitive Advantages in Foreign Trade.- **** Chapter 1 Theoretical Grounds of the Development of Long-Term Competitive Advantages in International Trade.- Chapter 2 Human Capital and Innovation: Basic Concepts, Measures and Interdependencies.- Chapter 3 Concept of National Innovation System and International Competitiveness: Theoretical Approach.- Chapter 4 Innovations and Human Capital as Determinants of the Competitiveness of Nations in International Trade: the Model Approach.- Part II Changes in Competitive Advantages in Foreign Trade and National Innovation System Development: Comparing Countries in Europe, North America and Asia.- Chapter 5 International Competitiveness of Countries with Dynamic Innovation Systems.- Chapter 6 International Competitiveness of Countries with Performing Innovation Systems.- Chapter 7 International Competitiveness of Countries with Catching up Innovation Systems.- Chapter 8 International Competitiveness of Countries with Unbalanced Innovation Systems.- Summary and Conclusions Regarding Economic Policies Supporting Medium- and Long-Term Competitive Position of Domestic Goods on Foreign Markets.