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The more the better: Internationalisation, competitiveness and performance in Athletics (1984-2006) Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This study examined whether internationalization has affected the level of athletic performance. Top 100 IAAF rankings were compared at two points in time: 1984 and 2006, by event and by gender. We identified internationalization as a determinant of the level of athletic performances. This level increased more in events that witnessed more important shifts in market shares (dynamic internationalization or competitiveness) and where the ...
Collaboration Challenges for Sustainable Port Competitiveness Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This book investigates the collaboration challenges for sustainable port competitiveness, and develops managerial and policy recommendations for overcoming these challenges. Two distinct perspectives are analysed: vertical supply chain-level collaboration and horizontal industry-level collaboration. From both perspectives, it discusses the port industry's inherent characteristics of complexity, stakeholder conflict and the individualistic ...
Competitiveness of external trade logistics services in the Pacific Rim Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The development of efficient logistics plays a crucial role in national trade competitiveness. The present study aims to determine Mexico´s foreign trade logistics competitiveness with respect to the largest economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in 2012. The study considers three key variables:
customs, international transport and logistics services. It uses
a principal components analysis to compute a foreign trade ...
customs, international transport and logistics services. It uses
a principal components analysis to compute a foreign trade ...
Measuring competitiveness of nations in elite sport policies: renewing the debate on comparing nations Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Reflecting recognised principles of economic competitiveness measurement, this paper details a method for comparing nations' elite sport systems less descriptively by measuring and comparing determinants of national competitiveness quantitatively. A theoretical framework was used from previous research, revealing that there are nine sport policy dimensions or 'pillars' that are important for international sporting success. These are ...
Measuring Competitiveness of Nations in Elite Sport Policies: Renewing the Debate on Comparing Nations Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Reflecting recognised principles of economic competitiveness measurement, this paper details a method for comparing nations' elite sport systems less descriptively by measuring and comparing determinants of national competitiveness quantitatively. A theoretical framework was used from previous research, revealing that there are nine sport policy dimensions or 'pillars' that are important for international sporting success. These are ...
Analysing the lobby-effect of port competitiveness’ determinants: a stochastic frontier approach Vrije Universiteit Brussel University of Antwerp
Building upon a formerly performed study on port competitiveness, this article discusses the use of a stochastic frontier model as an interesting novel use to test, identify and correct respondents' bias by applying it to competitiveness analysis based on perceptions of senior executives. Measuring the importance of competition determinants of seaports, conventionally analyzed using a SWOT-analysis based on (transport) infrastructure as a prime ...
A resource based approach of competitiveness in elite athletics. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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Achieving synergy between competitiveness, good governance and sustainable development through impact assessment: discourse and practice Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The current societal challenges demand innovative approaches to curb the negative sustainability trends. The now increasingly shared sense of urgency has led to the mushrooming of policy-supporting instruments fostering sustainable development.
Impact assessment, defined as an ex ante evaluation of the impacts of proposed public interventions (on sustainable development), is becoming increasingly popular. The logical approach embodied in ...
Impact assessment, defined as an ex ante evaluation of the impacts of proposed public interventions (on sustainable development), is becoming increasingly popular. The logical approach embodied in ...