China, India, and the Socioeconomic Determinants of Their Competitiveness

Abstract

We analyze and compare the social, cultural and historical determinants that influence the international competitiveness of China and India. Starting with the discussion why pure economic determinants cannot solely explain a country′s competitiveness, we will analyze previous qualitative research and evaluate quantitative data to assess which country has more favorable socio‐economic factors influencing its economic performance in the long run.