Innovation is the eternal theme in human and social development; it is the soul for a nation to advance and an inexhaustible driving power for a country to thrive. — Preface, The Competitiveness of G20 Nations *** Written and edited by some of China's leading economic advisers and government officials, this unique book reveals exactly how China views the competitiveness of the world's leading nations. Thoroughly analyzing detailed research material, the book probes the innovative competitiveness of each member of the G20 and their future prospects. The Competitiveness of G20 Nations argues that innovation is at the core of the growth prospects of each member of the G20 - an approach that reveals some of the theories and reasons behind China's stratospheric economic growth. Readers will benefit from a detailed innovation profile of each G20 nation (including China), highlighting the perceived strengths, weaknesses, and the likely growth patterns. (Series: China International Analysis and Evaluation Reports)