A Three-Dimensional Approach to National Competitiveness: Government Efficiency, Entrepreneurial Environment and Human Capital

This paper proposes a three-dimensional conceptual approach to national competitiveness, based on the interaction between government efficiency, the entrepreneurial environment, and human capital. Starting from the limitations of one- or twodimensional approaches, the research tests the hypothesis of the multidimensional nature of national competitiveness. The empirical study is based on econometric models applied to a set of international data related to competitiveness, government efficiency, the business environment, and human capital, with the aim of identifying significant relationships between the three dimensions and the level of competitiveness. The results confirm the relevance of a systemic approach, highlighting that sustainable economic performance is largely conditioned by the synergy between the factors defined as fundamental to competitivenes