July 18, 2004

HONG KONG IS #1.

The 2004 edition of the Economic Freedom of the World Report is out. Quotable:
"Nations in the top fifth of economic freedom have an average per capita income of $26,100, compared to $2,800 for nations in the bottom fifth."

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July 13, 2004

China BOOM.

"China overtook the U.S. last year as the world's biggest recipient of foreign direct investment, drawing $53 billion .. Investment rose to $34 billion in the [first] half [of 2004] .. ". MORE "China Draws 12% More Foreign Investment in First Half".

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