This paper seeks to make a comparative and econometric analysis of competitiveness in developing countries, identifying its determinants and sources of variation. It uses the data envelopment analysis methodology to generate measures of competitiveness. The determinants of competitiveness are obtained through a Tobit model based on the systemic competitiveness approach. As average competitiveness is low, the main results show that resource allocation could be improved in many of the countries in the sample. In addition to business factors such as innovation and the sophistication of the busine…
En este trabajo se presenta un análisis comparativo y econométrico de la competitividad en los países en desarrollo y se indican sus determinantes y fuentes de variación. Se utiliza la metodología de análisis envolvente de datos para generar medidas de competitividad. Se obtienen los determinantes de la competitividad mediante el empleo de un modelo Tobit, sobre la base del enfoque de competitividad sistémica. Visto el bajo nivel medio de competitividad, los principales resultados indican que gran parte de los países de la muestra mejoren en términos de asignación de recursos. Además de factor…
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