World Competitiveness Center

Christos Cabolis analyzes the WCC’s 2021 executive survey responses

Denmark has reached the number one spot in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) for the first time in the ranking’s 34-year history.

People’s motivation for work during the pandemic has proven crucial for economic success, IMD’s World Talent Ranking 2021 finds.

City-dwellers’ perceptions of how technology is helping to address urban challenges have been highly affected by the pandemic and its acceleration of digital transformation.

Data unveiled on 29 September, shows how the US tops IMD’s Digital Competitiveness Rankings for the fourth year running. China has risen 15 places in that time, from 30th to 15th.

By Arturo Bris

A panel of experts moderated by IMD Professor of Finance Arturo Bris, Director of the World Competitiveness Center, says governments and companies need to build citizen trust in data use.

By Arturo Bris
Why do similar firms succeed in one country but fail in another, irrespective of their strategic choices?

By Arturo Bris
Public-private collaboration, digital prowess, and clear communication with populations have been key to economic survival during the pandemic, experts say.

By Christos Cabolis & José Caballero
The dominance of online news and social media platforms, and their capacity to manipulate the reader, means consumers must take an interest in checking the reliability of providers.