Authors
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Associate Professor at Vali-Asr University of Rafsanjan
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Shahid Bahonar University
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Master of Science in Economics, Economics and Aminstrative Sciences department, University of Vali-e-Asr Rafsanjan
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Document Type : Research Paper
Abstract
Objective: Since responding to the domestic and foreign demand of the sport goods is considered as a factor for the boom of the sports market and gaining the ability to compete in international fields, this study examines the competitive ability of Iran in the export of sporting goods to the most important business partners.
Methodology: The research method is applied in terms of its purpose and in terms of data collection method, it is a type of documentary research. In order to achieve the goal, RCA index, RSCA index, TM and CMS index have been used for the selected sport export data of Iran and 8 Iranian business partners during the time period of 2000-2015.
Results: results show that although there is not the comparativeadvantage based on RCA and RSCA indicators, according to TM, Iran in 2009, 2012, and 2014 has been among the winners in rising markets. Based on the competitiveness effect of the CMS index, two results were obtained: Iran's share of the sports goods market in countries such as Georgia, Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in the period 2012-2015 is increasing, as well as Iran in 2015 compared to years 2012-2014 have been able to increase their competitive ability.
Conclusion: Despite the lack of comparative advantage in the sporting goods’ export and the unstable process of competitive advantage, Iran can proceed with regional convergence in the regional framework and strengthen the ability to produce and export sporting goods at a cheaper price.
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