international competitiveness

international competitiveness relates to the the ability to continue the sell the right products at the right price.

ccc = product / price

product issues:
invention + innovation + design + branding + quality + uniqueness + awareness

price issue:
domestic price x exchange rate

domestic price is influence by inflation rates, competitveness of markets, demand and supply (cost / productivity) issues in general

any of which could be developed into a valid point

recent articles:

uk productivity feb 2011 (ons)

uk inflation feb 2011

research and development in UK plc (bbc feb 2011)

the future of uk manufacturing (guardian feb 2011) mp3 30mins

the worlds most innovative companies 2011 (spot the Brit)