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Identifying factors which stimulate regional growth and international competitiveness and using them for forecasting are the aims of this book. Departing from the theory of comparative advantages and their impact, the author demonstrates that such an approach has to be based on a sound theoretical foundation and on appropriate, advanced econometric methods. He proposes the use of heuristic optimization techniques, Monte Carlo simulation experiments and Lasso-type estimators to avoid bias or misleading findings, which might be the result of applying standard regression methods when key assumpti

Intro -- FOREWORD -- CONTENTS -- Chapter One. SMALL DEEDS OR SENSELESS DREAMS? -- Chapter Two. SONS AND GRANDSONS -- Chapter Three. THIRD FORCE -- Chapter Four. FROM RIGHT TO LEFT -- Chapter Five. PROLOGUE TO REVOLUTION -- SOURCES -- Principal Sources -- Bibliography -- Notes -- INDEX.