The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report indicates a correlation between the protection of intellectual property and national competitiveness. The 20 countries perceived to have the most stringent intellectual property protections are among the top 27 in WEF’s global competitiveness index. The 20 countries perceived to have the weakest IPR protections are among the bottom 36 for growth and competitiveness. Figure Source: Data from World Economic Forum 2005-2006 Global Competitiveness Report
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