U.S.A. Still The Most Competitve Country
| Country | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 1 |
| Denmark | 3 | 3 |
| Singapore | 5 | 7 |
| Germany | 7 | 5 |
| Japan | 9 | 8 |
| Hong Kong | 11 | 12 |
The US has again topped a widely-watched index ranking country competitiveness, despite the financial crisis that has left it and other highly ranked nations facing market meltdown and a prolonged economic downturn.
Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden retain their second, third and fourth places respectively in the league table compiled by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum.
