Research on the International Competitiveness of Chinese Agricultural Products

Author: Qiao Juan, Li Binglong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book, based on existing international competitiveness theories and research methods, constructs an economic analysis framework for studying the international competitiveness of Chinese agricultural products using Michael Porter's theories of industrial international competitiveness and international trade. It then employs comparative analysis, factor analysis, empirical analysis, and normative analysis to determine the product scope and international comparison scope for studying the international competitiveness of Chinese agricultural products through international comparative analysis of agricultural production and trade. Through international comparative analysis of the indicators of agricultural international competitiveness (market share and trade competitiveness index), it studies and explores the evolutionary trends and competitive landscape of Chinese agricultural products. By conducting international comparative analysis of the three direct and indirect factors influencing agricultural international competitiveness (cost and price, quality and safety, productivity levels, etc.), the four basic factors (production factor conditions, domestic market demand, related and supporting industries, and enterprise strategy, structure, and competition), and the role of government, it studies and reveals the formation reasons of Chinese agricultural products' international competitiveness. Finally, it constructs a relatively systematic logical framework and evaluation index system for studying the international competitiveness of Chinese agricultural products and proposes targeted and relatively practical countermeasures to enhance it. This book enables readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolutionary trends and competitive landscape of Chinese agricultural products' international competitiveness, understand the main reasons for its strengths and weaknesses, and clarify the basic approaches to improving the international competitiveness of Chinese agricultural products.