The World Economic Forum continues its tradition of excellence with the 29th edition of the annual Global Competitiveness Report featuring the latest indicators from the Executive Opinion Survey. The Report assesses over 130 developed and emerging economies and presents country profiles highlighting strengths and weaknesses of each economy.

'The Global Competitiveness Report is a contribution to enhancing our understanding of the key ingredients of economic growth and prosperity. By highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of an economy, policy-makers and business leaders are provided with a tool to assist them in the formulation of improved economic policies and institutional reforms.' - Professor Klaus Schwab

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Preface
Part 1: The Competitiveness Indexes
1.1 The Global Competitiveness Index: Measuring the Productive Potential of Nations
1.2 The Microeconomic Foundations of Prosperity: Findings from the Business Competitiveness Index
Part 2: Country/Economy Profiles and Data Presentation
2.1 The Executive Opinion Survey: The Voice of the Business Community
2.2 Country/Economy Profiles
2.3 Data Tables
Technical Notes and Sources
About the Authors
Acknowledgments

MICHAEL E. PORTER, Harvard University, USA

XAVIER SALA-I-MARTIN, Columbia University, USA

KLAUS SCHWAB, World Economic Forum