Innovation, Human Capital and Trade Competitiveness : How Are They Connected and Why Do They Matter?

Preface -- Part I Human Capital and Innovations vs. Competitive Advantages in Foreign Trade -- Chapter 1 Theoretical Grounds of the Development of Long-Term Competitive Advantages in International Trade -- Chapter 2 Human Capital and Innovation: Basic Concepts, Measures and Interdependencies -- Chapter 3 Concept of National Innovation System and International Competitiveness: Theoretical Approach -- Chapter 4 Innovations and Human Capital as Determinants of the Competitiveness of Nations in International Trade: the Model Approach -- Part II Changes in Competitive Advantages in Foreign Trade and National Innovation System Development: Comparing Countries in Europe, North America and Asia.- Chapter 5 International Competitiveness of Countries with Dynamic Innovation Systems -- Chapter 6 International Competitiveness of Countries with Performing Innovation Systems -- Chapter 7 International Competitiveness of Countries with Catching up Innovation Systems -- Chapter 8 International Competitiveness of Countries with Unbalanced Innovation Systems -- Summary and Conclusions Regarding Economic Policies Supporting Medium- and Long-Term Competitive Position of Domestic Goods on Foreign Markets.