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| business | Hungary | ... of 6.3% in 2009. In 2010 the new government implemented a number of changes including cutting business and personal income taxes, but imposed "crisis taxes" on financial institutions, energy and telecom companies ... |
| business | Iraq | ... implement economic policy, and political reforms are still needed to assuage investors' concerns regarding the uncertain business climate. The government of Iraq is eager to attract additional foreign direct investment, but it ... |
| business | Ireland | ... the wake of the collapse of the construction sector and the downturn in consumer spending and business investment, the export sector, dominated by foreign multinationals, has become a key component of Ireland ... |
| business | Japan | ... largest economy in the world after China, which surpassed Japan in 2001. A sharp downturn in business investment and global demand for Japan's exports in late 2008 pushed Japan further into ... |
| business | Korea, South | ... currently is among the world's 20 largest economies. Initially, a system of close government and business ties, including directed credit and import restrictions, made this success possible. The government promoted the ... |
| business | Kosovo | ... Yugoslavia's debt. Kosovo continues to work with the international community on measures to improve the business environment and attract foreign investment. In order to help integrate Kosovo into regional economic structures ... |
| business | Kuwait | ... economy, in part, because of this positive fiscal situation, and, in part, due to the poor business climate and the acrimonious relationship between the National Assembly and the executive branch, which has ... |
| business | Laos | ... the World Trade Organization, such as reforming import licensing. Related trade policy reforms will improve the business environment. On the fiscal side, Laos initiated a VAT tax system in 2010. Simplified investment ... |
| business | Liechtenstein | ... the world. The Liechtenstein economy is widely diversified with a large number of small businesses. Low business taxes - the maximum tax rate is 20% - and easy incorporation rules have induced many holding ... |
| business | Lithuania | ... neighbors, and Russia in particular, accounts for a significant share of total trade. Foreign investment and business support have helped in the transition from the old command economy to a market economy ... |
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