Cyfryzacja jako determinanta międzynarodowej konkurencyjności gospodarki. Przypadek krajów Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej

Purpose – The aim of the article is to assess the role of digital transformation in shaping the competitiveness of the national economy on the example of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Research method – Analysis of the literature on the subject and deductive reasoning were employed. A comparative analysis of the level of overall international competitive-ness and digital competitiveness of the CEE countries was based on the studies of the International Development Management Institute (IMD). Results – The level of digitization in individual countries of the European Union varies. The conducted research has shown a significant impact of the progress in the field of digitization on the international competitiveness of the CEE region. Originality / value / implications / recommendations – Technological change generates great benefits, but can also disrupt the functioning of the economy. Assuming that the develop-ment of new technologies will continue, it is necessary to intensify research on the problem of the impact of digitization on competitiveness. The article is a voice in the discussion on the role of digital transformation in the context of the competitiveness of the economy.