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Question 1
What factors help determine a country’s
competitiveness?
During the last 12 months the value of Sterling has risen against the US Dollar. Examine the likely affects of this on UK:
Competitiveness
Inflation
Employment
“Investment is the key to improving a country’s competitiveness in the long run.” To what extent do you agree with this assertion?
