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Extraordinary potential for growth in America and Britain, but a dimmer forecast for Japan and EuropeSep 5th 2007

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Business environment ranking

The best and worst countries in which to do business

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Global house-price indices

Tracking house-price inflation around the world

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A ranking of the top full-time MBA programmes

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Democracy index

The world's most and least democractic countries

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E-readiness ranking

The best countries for conducting electronic business

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