Economics A-Level
International competitiveness
What International competitiveness means in Economics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of International competitiveness
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Reference: AQA
Enhancing productivity and reducing unit labour costs makes UK exports more internationally competitive, which can increase export volumes and decrease import reliance.
Topics that use International competitiveness
- Supply-side policies (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Capital investment
- Economic incentives
- Free market supply-side policies
- Human capital
- Incentives
- Innovation
- Interventionist policies
- Labour markets
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