Yet long-term competitiveness is still a concern.
Education is an investment in the economy's long-term competitiveness.
And that's not good for our long-term competitiveness.
The Republicans are poised to gain seats, but their long-term competitiveness remains a question.
Well, what does that say about our long-term competitiveness and future?
"The freedom created by this situation wasn't exploited to improve long-term competitiveness.
And you really want higher taxes to pay for this, stifling the economy and undermining our long-term competitiveness?
"Languages are really important for the UK's long-term competitiveness," says Vicky Gough, schools adviser at the British Council.
"This is for the long-term competitiveness of JAL," said Satoshi Abe, an analyst at Daiwa Institute of Research.
However, Future Heathrow claims expansion is vital for jobs, economic growth, investment and the long-term competitiveness of the UK economy.
It's a straightforward relationship: industry is attentive to immediate market pressures, and the federal government makes the investments that ensure long-term competitiveness.
