Theoretical and methodological basis of the research results of the competition at the macro level.

Abstract

In the article theoretical and methodological foundations of macro level competition research results were analyzed. It was established that on the modern stage of the world economy and international economic relations development countries can compete for: resources (human, financial, and other mineral resources.);ability to influence (on the geo-economic and geo-political situation, the situation in some markets, and others). It was determined that countries which are the most successful in the competition must own, create and act as attractive targets for mobilizing resources; have the opportunity to influence the situation, lobbying their own interests in various fields. It was established that there isn’t standardized approach of competition results between countries evaluation – scientists use indicator of competitiveness for achieve these goals. The most authoritative and representative approaches are approaches of World Economic Forum (WEF) and the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).