Competition and competitiveness have become a catchword which is no longer restricted to the economy but also related to the provision of public services. Some consider competition as the panacea in the light of the current economic crisis and public budget constraints. Others fear a strengthening of the neo-liberal agenda and a further ‘hollowing out’ of the state.

Ove K. Pedersens seminar i rækken af SONIC seminarer, som medlemmer af forskerholdet under overskriften "Danmark i en Global Verden: Institutionel competitiveness" afholder i efteråret.