The theoretical foundations of economic competitiveness are outlined. The essence and methods of assessing the competitiveness of the national economy, regions, industries, enterprises and goods are revealed. Of practical interest is the system for increasing the level of competitiveness of an enterprise, which includes the development of competitive strategies, non-price competition and enterprise competitiveness, innovation, forecasting, planning, stimulation and state regulation of the competitive environment and processes for increasing the competitiveness of enterprises. Intended for students of economics and engineering specialties, graduate students and undergraduates, teachers, managers and specialists of enterprises and state and local government bodies.