The International Competitiveness of National Regions:Conceptual and Practical Dimensions

Abstract

The article examines the conceptual evolution and development of the international competitiveness of national regions. It systematizes and describes the main theories of regional competitiveness. By identifying key factors in local dynamics, the author singles out three stages of the theoretical principles of the international competitiveness of regions and their perspectives.

Keywords

• International competitiveness of regions
• theory of regional competitiveness
• concept of international competitiveness of regions
• competitive advantage
• competitive status
• directions of development of the concept of international competitiveness of regions