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The Index · LiveAs of 2025 · World Bank WDI
US GDP Growth+2.2%-0.6
US Government Effectiveness1.44as of 2023
World Trade Intensity68.5%+11.8
US Political Stability0.14as of 2023
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US GDP Growth
+2.2%-0.6
US Government Effectiveness
1.44as of 2023
World Trade Intensity
68.5%+11.8
US Political Stability
0.14as of 2023
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