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Finland and Denmark have the most efficient institutions in the world |
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The United States tops the overall ranking in The Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008, released by the World Economic Forum. Switzerland is in second position followed by Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Finland and Singapore. The Nordic countries continue to hold privileged positions in the rankings. Denmark ranks third, with Sweden and Finland following closely at fourth and sixth places. In a number of areas the Nordics outperform the United States and Switzerland. Nordic countries receive among the best marks worldwide for macroeconomic environments, budget surpluses and very low levels of public indebtedness. Finland and Denmark have the most efficient institutions in the world (ranked first and second, respectively), followed very closely by Sweden, ranked sixth in this area. Finland, Denmark and Sweden also occupy the top three positions in the higher education and training pillar, with Finland ranked first in this indicator for several years in a row.
World Economic Forum |
02.11.2007 |
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