Best Countries For Business

摘要

The downturn has hit everywhere, but our fourth annual Best Countries for Business ranking is a good indication of which nations will be in a better position than others to rebound from the current malaise. We compile operating conditions in 127 economies that suggest their ability to attract entrepreneurs, investors and workers. Factored in are a country's tax burden, red tape, investor protections, stock market performance, promotion of free trade and freedoms of expression and organization. Denmark leads the list for the second year in a row. New to the top ten are Australia, Norway and New Zealand, which recently became the first developed country to sign a free-trade deal with China. Falling out of the top ten are Switzerland, Finland and Ireland, which saw plans for arnGuinness megabrewery shelved as exports slowed.