Government, politics and economic competitiveness in the global economy

In: Journal of Inter-American studies and world affairs, Band 32, Heft 3, S. 247-257

Abstract

The author reviews the books "The competitive advantage of nations", by M. Porter, and "Perestroika for America: restructuring business government relations for world competitiveness", by G. Lodge. Berman thinks that Latin American countries would benefit from forming a regional free trading zone. The issues of economic competitiveness, the role of governments in promoting efficiency, and the politics that surround government roles are discussed