Review article

https://doi.org/10.22598/pi-be/2017.11.2.41

COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION CHALLENGE IN CROATIA

Lena Duspara ; College of Slavonski Brod, Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Sanja Knežević ; College of Slavonski Brod, Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Mladen Turuk ; Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Competitiveness is a concept we all want to achieve, but it is very difficult to define, and even harder to implement. An important feature of competitiveness is its dynamic nature, because sources of competitiveness are not permanent. Competitiveness is a matter of growing interest for every country, which is concerned about the success of its industries and nations. For understanding the current economic situation, it is necessary to know the historical background because it affects the current situation and competitiveness of the economy. Competitiveness is the most commonly defined economic concept in the last 30 years. It is in the interest of every country to be competitive and that the industry is export-oriented. To be competitive in the demanding EU market and on the global market is the task of both enterprises and the economy of the Republic Croatia. The purpose of this paper is to link international competitiveness with the lack of innovative activity in Croatia. Innovation capacity and sophistication of production technology are one of the main problems of business competitiveness in Croatia. This paper researches the indicators of competitiveness and innovation index parameters that determine the position of the Republic of Croatia on the regional and the global level. The aim is to show the influence of the national competitiveness and innovation standard on entrepreneurship in Croatia.

Keywords

competitiveness; innovation; problems; Croatia

Hrčak ID:

192699

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/192699

Publication date:

20.12.2017.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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