Investment Climate - IBS 9600: Introduction to International Business - Prof. Chao

WorldBank - Doing Business

Doing Business
Reports on regulations for local business in 190 countries. Rates the difficulty of hiring and firing workers, starting a business, getting credit, enforcing contracts, and closing a business. Published by the World Bank.

Select an Economy(Country)

Download the Profile or view the rankings of Business topics

View all Business Reforms

Open the Link under the Rankings chart (or at the top of the website).

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View the scores and open the "Details" report

Enterprise Surveys
Comprehensive company-level data from interviews with business managers. Benchmark the quality of the business and investment climate across countries.Find data on firm characteristics, performance and workforce. Examine the business environment: regulations, crime, infrastructure and trade.

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How to Use Enterprise Surveys

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Country Commercial Guides
For a U.S. perspective use these guides to market conditions and business opportunities in over 170 countries. Reports ar prepared by U.S. Embassy and State department staff and include information on business culture and customs.