The Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) is a key flagship report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It assesses the factors determining the level of productivity of a country, which in turn sets the level of prosperity that can be achieved by an economy.
Which one of the following publishes the ‘Global Competitiveness Index’ report ?
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Nature of Indian Economy (Openness of Economy and Integration with Global Markets)
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