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The purpose of the study is the application of regional specialization indices in the
identification of specialization intensity in high and mid-high technology and knowledge-intensive
services in the European Union countries. The research focused on workforce structure in the
European Union countries in sectors identified by technological advancement. The conducted studies
allowed for the classification of the EU countries in terms of specialization index values and the
assessment of changes in this matter occurring in the period 2008-2012. The increase in specialization
of technologically advanced economic sectors constitutes one of the crucial factors underlying
international competitiveness