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International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development

International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development (IJESD)

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International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development (One paper in press)

Special Issue on: Joint Implications of Circular Economy and Digital Transformation for Resilient Business Ecosystems

  • Redefining EU competitiveness: unlocking the power of digitalisation, institutional quality, environmental factors and human capital in shaping a sustainable future   Order a copy of this article
    by Bernard Vaníček, Tomáš Fišera, Jan Stejskal 
    Abstract: In todays turbulent times, understanding sustainable competitiveness is crucial. This study fills important gaps in existing research by examining the integrated relationship between digitalisation, environmental factors, institutional quality and human capital in 24 EU countries, and using stepwise regression to identify significant factors influencing the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI). This study contributes by developing a holistic framework that integrates drivers of sustainable competitiveness, addressing the limitations of prior research that examined these factors in isolation. Practically, it offers policy recommendations tailored to different EU country groups based on their sustainability and economic performance. Findings reveal that government effectiveness negatively impacts low-GSCI-growth countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland and Romania), while environmental factors, particularly circular economy material flows, drive high-GSCI-growth nations (France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain). These insights emphasise the need for targeted policies, including digital infrastructure improvements, circular economy support, and institutional reforms, particularly for lower-performing countries, to enhance sustainable competitiveness.
    Keywords: sustainable competitiveness; digitalisation; institutional quality; environmental factors; human capital.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2025.10072648
     

 

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