Kuwait’s came 61st in the 2011 Index of Economic Freedom with a score of 64.9. Its scored 2.8 points lower than last year, with declines in five of the 10 economic freedoms, including a large drop in labor freedom. In the Middle East and North Africa, Kuwait ranked 8th out of 17 countries. It’s the only GCC country to drop in points but it’s overall score is still well above the world and regional averages.
Bahrain came in 10th place in the full world ranking.
Here is a link to the full ranking [Link]
Here is a link to the detailed breakdown of Kuwait’s score [Link]
Thanks FYI
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so what defines ‘economic freedom’? The power to underpay your workers and give them no avenue of complaint? Mmmmm an interesting concept!
Hit the nail on the head there fishma4
Hey, at least Kuwait is higher than France 😉
Go Bahrain!
but France has cheese………….and stuff.
LOL @fishma4
For a more accurate view, check out the ‘World Bank’ list at:
https://www.doingbusiness.org/rankings