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The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) provides quarterly analysis and forecasts of the political, economic and business environment in more than 180 countries. Included in each country report is a detailed review and analysis of political and economic events, a compilation of the latest economic indicators as well as a 12-24 month political outlook and economic projection. Annual Country Profiles include statistical tables covering five years of the main macroeconomic indicators. Risk Ratings Review offers country risk ratings based on political, economic, and social policies and practices.

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http://www.atkearney.com/main.taf?p=5,4,1,130

Regular survey of CEOs, CFOs, and other top executives of Global 1000 companies, performed by AT Kearney, a global management consulting firm.  The report, which focuses on expectations regarding international investment, is available for free and can be downloaded in PDF.

http://www.atkearney.com/main.taf?p=5,4,1,127

"The A.T. Kearney/FOREIGN POLICY Globalization Index is an annual study that assesses the extent to which the world's most populated nations are becoming more or less globally connected. Find out who's up, who's down, and who's the most global of them all." Each country is ranked based on its economic and social environment toward globalization.

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Provides a multi-dimensional approach to benchmark a country's performance to global economies. Analyzes and ranks each nation's ability to provide an environment that sustains the competitiveness of enterprises. Divided into four main categories: Economic Performance, Government Efficiency, Business Efficiency, and Infrastructure. Helpful graphs show rankings in terms of population, GDP, and region. Detailed explanation of methods is provided.

http://www.heritage.org/research/features/index/downloads.cfm

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Provides tools with which to measure economic freedom around the world. Analyzes the economic freedom of 161 countries according to 10 factors in an effort to trace the path to economic prosperity.

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