"From the outset, it was designed on the basis of connectivity and competitiveness," says Kasarda.

“从一开始，它就是基于互联互通和竞争的原则设计出来的。”卡萨达说。

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Germany thinks the euro must be saved by stricter rules on borrowing, spending and competitiveness, backed by quasi-automatic sanctions for governments that do not obey.

德国认为，必须通过在借贷、支出和竞争力方面制定更严格的规则来拯救欧元，并对不遵守规则的政府实施准自动制裁。

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And expanding and developing this science and engineering workforce is critical to the nation's economic innovation and productivity and competitiveness."

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The World Economic Forum also released its Africa Competitiveness Report which said that African competitiveness in global markets was hindered by under-developed infrastructure, healthcare,education and financial institutions.

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"And we will use the savings to give tax cuts to companies that are investing in research and development here at home, so we can jump-start job creation, foster innovation, and enhance America's competitiveness."

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European nations figure at the top of most rankings of entrepreneurial freedom and competitiveness.

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In the past, industry could be broadly characterised as lacking ambition, productivity and competitiveness.

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"It's helpful to get any of that contentiousness and competitiveness behind you, " he says.

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