The need for competitiveness extends even to those parts of the economy that are solely focused on the domestic market, such as the electricity industry or ACC. These need to be as efficient as possible, because they impose costs on a wide range of businesses. National’s plan for economic development is about building a more competitive economy – creating the right conditions so businesses have the confidence to invest, expand, and create more higher-paying jobs.
sceptical of internationalism, for example negative towards international cooperation, in favour of national sovereignty and unilaterialism