Michael E. Porter shows how competitive advantage can be defined in terms of relative cost and relative prices, thus linking it directly to profitability, and presents a whole new perspective on how profit is created and divided.

Porter's value chain enables managers to isolate the underlying sources of buyer value that will command a premium price, and the reasons why one product or service substitutes for another. He shows how competitive advantage lies in activities and in the way they relate to each other, to supplier activities, and to customer activities.

A development of Michael Porter's theory of competitive positioning, in which he examines the two Japans - one highly competitive and one highly uncompetitive. Porter draws upon previously unseen research to set the record straight on what did and did not happen during the Japanese miracle .

Publishing annually from the World Economic Forum, this is the most authoritative and comprehensive assessment of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of national economies throughout the world.

The most authoritative and comprehensive assessment of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of national economies throughout the world.

Reveals the underlying causes of problems in Health Care systems. This book argues that participants in the health care system have competed to shift costs, accumulate bargaining power, and restrict services rather than create value for patients. It lays out a framework for redefining health care and shows how to move to a value-based competition.

On Competition .

This text unravels the rules that govern competition in business and turns them into powerful analytical tools to help management interpret market signals, forecast the direction of industry development, and position a company to compete more successfully.

The survey, which captures the expert opinions of business leaders and entrepreneurs on their current perceptions of the business environment in which they work, is an intergral component of the Growth Competitiveness Index and Business Competitiveness Index of the report.

Extending Michael E. Porter's analytical techniques to the discrete activities of the individual firm, this guide shows managers how to evaluate their company's competitive position and how to implement specific steps to improve it.

The Global Competitiveness Report 2003-2004 is the 24th of the World Economic Forum's annual rankings of the world's leading economies. Written in a non-technical language and style, this report aims to appeal to a broad audience consisting of policy makers, business leaders and academics.

This text identifies the fundamental determinants of national competitive advantage in an industry, and how they work together to give international advantage.

The World Economic Forum continues its tradition of excellence with the 25th edition of the annual Global Competitiveness Report featuring the latest national statistics and results of the Executive Opinion Survey, which captures the perception of over 8,700 business leaders.

What makes up an effective strategy? Dealing with this question, this collection of Harvard Business Review articles offers insight and practical advice from the leaders in the field. It shows how advantage can and should be extracted from many sources, from marketing and joint ventures to financial analysis.

Aims to improve income, jobs, and wealth for everyone and places the focus on building a viable and competitive economy. This book argues that improvements in macroeconomics stability, political stability, and social conditions that are sustainable depends on having a competitive economy.