According to the survey's analysis, the top 10 countries are largely supported by strong levels of economic and political stability.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/economy/1530638-list-countries-business-nigeria-ranks-low/

Finally, the survey's only sentiment-based gauge, the Future Output Index - which also encapsulates important information on the expected trend for output in the next 12 months - edged lower for a fourth straight month in August.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4630486-august-japan-economic-growth-quickens-service-sector-counters-factory-decline?source=feed_all_articles

Mr Khoury said with more than 28,000 votes cast across the state this year, this was the survey's biggest year yet.

Source: https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/8116920/surprise-wagga-street-named-worst-in-city/?src=rss

Ontario ranked 18th in the survey's Investment Attractiveness Index.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/fraser-institute-survey-annual-ranking-canadian-jurisdictions-1.6867766?cmp=rss

There is also some concern regarding inflation, with the survey's gauge of selling prices increasing at a faster rate in March despite lower costs feeding through the manufacturing sector.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4590833-us-flash-pmi-signals-faster-economic-growth-march-rising-price-pressures-warning?source=feed_all_articles