competitivi

Competitivi is the plural masculine form of the Italian adjective competitivo, and is used to describe things connected with competition or capable of competing effectively. It commonly modifies nouns referring to people, products, prices or markets—e.g., atleti competitivi, aziende competitive, prezzi competitivi, mercati competitivi.

In economics and business, the term denotes a situation in which firms face competitive pressure from rivals, encouraging innovation, productivity and cost efficiency. Markets are described as highly competitive when many buyers and sellers interact with relatively low entry barriers, leading to price and quality competition. The phrase prezzo competitivo refers to prices perceived as favorable compared with those of competitors. The concept is closely related to vantaggio competitivo, which describes a sustainable edge gained through unique resources, capabilities or strategies.

The word is also used more generally to describe individuals with a strong drive to succeed, as in una persona competitiva. In policy and regulation, competitiveness is linked to market structure, productivity, and institutional factors that affect the ability of firms to compete domestically and internationally.

Etymology and related terms: competere is Latin for to strive together; competitivo comes through Italian from this root. Related terms include concorrenziale, competitività (noun), and competitività internazionale.