Analyses of Competitiveness - BMEGT30M553

Students learn the basic concepts and problems of competition theory, market structures, forms of competition, barriers to entry and basic strategies in dealing with competitors. The lecture deals with the problems associated with the development of an appropriate institutional framework, such as competition law, its interpretation and enforcement, and the role of competition policy as an important element of economic policy. Particular attention is paid to the trade-offs that arise in the context of economic policy instruments aimed at "competitiveness". The aim is to provide the student with the most important elements necessary for an adequate analysis of competitiveness. This is partly achieved in the form of case studies relating both to the European Union and to the specific problems of digitalisation.

1. basic tools of competitiveness analysis
2. Understanding the role of competition policy for an economic policy aimed at competitiveness.
3. Knowledge of the importance of digitalisation for competition, competitiveness and economic policy.

1. Ability to identify and understand important competitiveness problems in manufacturing.
2. Ability to analyse some corporate strategies of competitiveness.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct self-study.

1. Co-operation with the instructor and fellow students.
2. You expand your knowledge through continuous knowledge.
3. Even in decision-making situations requiring a complex approach, it is able to make decisions with full consideration and consideration of aspects.

1. openness to criticism,
2. In the course of performing its professional tasks, it also cooperates with practitioners of other fields.
3. systemic approach.

Case study based, emphasis on presentations.

• Davidson, Paul / Kauffmann, Céline / Liedekerke, Marie-Gabrielle de: How do laws and regulations affect competitiveness: The role for regulatory impact assessment. OECD Regulatory Policy Working Papers 15. 2021.
• Ernst, Ricardo / Haar Jerry: Globalization, Competitiveness, and Governability. The Three Disruptive Forces of Business int he 21st Century. Cham 2019.
• Ferreira, João J. M. / Teixeira, Sérgio J. / Rammal, Hussain G. (Eds): Technological Innovation and International Competitiveness for Business Growth. Challenges and Opportunities. Cham 2021.
• Palotai, Dániel / Virág, Barnabás: Vesenyképesség és növekedés. Budapest 2016.
• Rapkin, David P. / Avery, William P. (Eds): National Competitiveness in a Global Economy. London 1995.
• Tiwari, Rajnish / Buse, Stephan (Eds.): Managing Innovation in a Global and Digital World. Meeting Societal Challenges and Enhancing Competitiveness. Wiesbaden 2020.
• Ullberg, Eskil / Edvinsson, Leif / Lin, Carol Yeh-Yun (Eds.): Intangible Asset Gap in Global Competitiveness Mapping and Responding to the New Economy. Cham 2021.

Assessment of the learning outcomes are based on class activity and an end-term exam performance.

A. Detailed description of assesments during the mid-term: class activity B. Detailed description of assessments during the end-term: end-term exam

• written exam: 100
• összesen: 100

Submission of presentation, both in PPT and essay form.

The written examination may be replaced or corrected in accordance with the provisions of the current Study and Examination Regulations, with the payment of the fees prescribed in the Remuneration and Allowance Regulations.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.11.2023.

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