The competitiveness of nations and implications for human development |
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| Authors: | Fü sun Ü lengin [Author Vitae],Ö zgü r Kabak [Author Vitae] [Author Vitae],Emel Aktas [Author Vitae] [Author Vitae] |
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| Affiliation: | a Dogus University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Acibadem, Kadikoy, 34722 Istanbul, Turkeyb Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Management, Department of Industrial Engineering, Macka, 34357 Istanbul, Turkeyc Department of Health Administration, Graduate School of Business, Pfeiffer University, Charlotte, NC 28209 USA |
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| Abstract: | Human development should be the ultimate objective of human activity, its aim being healthier, longer, and fuller lives. Thus, if the competitiveness of a nation is properly managed, enhanced human welfare should be the key expected consequence. The research described here explores the relationship between the competitiveness of a nation and its implications for human development. For this purpose, 45 countries were evaluated initially using data envelopment analysis. In this stage, global competitiveness indicators were taken as input variables with human development index indicators as output variables. Subsequently, an artificial neural network analysis was conducted to identify those factors having the greatest impact on efficiency scores. |
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| Keywords: | Competitiveness of nations Human development Data envelopment analysis Artificial neural networks |
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