1. There are considerable risks inherent in this policy, for export competitiveness can shift rapidly among countries, almost irrespective of relative changes in domestic costs. (BNCI)
2. Either way, devaluation against the D-mark would not solve the real cause of reduced export competitiveness in France and Italy, namely the weakness of the dollar. (BNCI)
3. The direct relation between export competitiveness and rapid growth is ampy documented. The tabel below compares increased productivity with changes in export prices.(The Times)