Doing Business 2011

Unleash entrepreneurship and navigate global business regulations. This report, eighth in a series, compares business regulations across 183 economies, revealing which are improving and which are slipping. It analyzes reforms impacting everyday business activities, from starting up to closing down, and their effects on domestic entrepreneurs and the wider economy. It's for business leaders, policy makers, and researchers seeking to understand the impact of regulations on economic outcomes. Discover how regulations affect property rights, credit access, investor protections, taxation, and trade. Learn how governments can foster transparency, efficiency, and growth. Discover how women are particularly affected by complex business regulations. This edition provides an objective basis for improving the regulatory environment and empowering entrepreneurs worldwide.