This review examines the link between institutions, institutional quality, and international competitiveness. It finds that existing theories often focus on firm or country levels but neglect industry and individual levels, primarily using quantitative methods. The review proposes an agenda for future research in these understudied areas using more diverse methodologies and theoretical approaches.

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This is a well-structured literature review on a relevant topic with a clear methodology. It identifies gaps in the current research and offers potential avenues for future studies. Although the paper itself doesn't present new empirical findings, its contribution to guiding future research warrants a solid rating.