risky, which is consistent with the demise of the U.S. investment banking sector. "--World Bank web site …

100 countries around the world. The literature that has analyzed this data provides evidence that a good business climate … research agenda and possible improvements in survey design. "--World Bank web site …

Two ambitious goals guide World Bank Group actions: (i) ending extreme poverty by reducing the percentage of people … burdens future generations will inherit. The World Bank Group is committed to supporting countries in the achievement of these … goals with a combination of financing, knowledge, and convening services. The World Bank Corporate Scorecard provides …

incentives. In the real world, Investment Promotion Intermediaries (IPIs) face tight budget and human resource constraints …

made and areas that need attention. The World Bank has comprehensive systems??? on which it continuously improves … indicators to monitor results and performance. The Corporate Scorecard expands this approach to the entire World Bank covering …

ADR listings of local firms might not negatively affect local markets if the investment climate is good. "--World Bank web …

competition and innovation, or that they are more sensitive to foreign presence. "--World Bank web site …

managers have more limited skills and access to world markets, domestically privatized firms have been more subject to … firm performance. "--World Bank web site …