Economic index: India among top countries
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The Financial Development Report 2011 and the Financial Development Index on which it is based provide a score and rank for the world's leading financial systems and capital markets, according to a study conducted by the World Economic Forum.
The Report defines financial development as the factors, policies, and institutions that lead to effective financial intermediation and markets, as well as deep and broad access to capital and financial services.
Based on the WEF study, let us take a look at 30 countries, including India, rated by the Index.
India
Rank (2011): 36
Rank (2010): 37
Score 1-7 (2011): 3.29
Change in score: +0.05
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Image: Guards stand in Mughal gardens surrounding Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Photographs: Reuters
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Hong Kong
Rank (2011): 1
Rank (2010): 4
Score 1-7 (2011): 5.16
Change in score: +0.12
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Image: A general view of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Photographs: Reuters
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The United States
Rank (2011): 2
Rank (2010): 1
Score 1-7 (2011): 5.15
Change in score: +0.03
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Image: A view of the Empire State Plaza and the State Capitol in Albany, New York.
Photographs: Reuters
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The United Kingdom
Rank (2011): 3
Rank (2010): 2
Score 1-7 (2011): 5.00
Change in score: -0.07
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Image: Traffic on the road and the Thames passes the Houses of Parliament in London.
Photographs: Reuters
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Singapore
Rank (2011): 4
Rank (2010): 3
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.97
Change in score: -0.08
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Image: An aerial view of the financial district in Singapore.
Photographs: Reuters
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Australia
Rank (2011): 5
Rank (2010): 5
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.93
Change in score: -0.08
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Image: An aerial view of Sydney's Opera House and Circular Quay.
Photographs: Reuters
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Canada
Rank (2011): 6
Rank (2010): 6
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.88
Change in score: -0.11
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Image: A reporter leans over the edge of the catwalk during the media preview for the 'EdgeWalk' on the CN Tower in Toronto.
Photographs: Reuters
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The Netherlands
Rank (2011): 7
Rank (2010): 7
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.71
Change in score: -0.04
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Image: Dutch woman Tirza Mol rows her gondola, the Netherlands' only one, through the canals of central Amsterdam.
Photographs: Reuters
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Japan
Rank (2011): 8
Rank (2010): 9
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.71
Change in score: +0.05
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Image: Japanese soldiers clear snow on a sculpture at a festival in Sapporo.
Photographs: Reuters
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Switzerland
Rank (2011): 9
Rank (2010): 8
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.63
Change in score: -0.09
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Image: People sit in a boat on the Limmat River during sunny summer weather in Zurich.
Photographs: Reuters
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Norway
Rank (2011): 10
Rank (2010): 15
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.52
Change in score: +0.18
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Image: A skier makes her way through the snow on the outskirts of Oslo.
Photographs: Reuters
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Sweden
Rank (2011): 11
Rank (2010): 12
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.51
Change in score: -0.09
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Image: Pedestrians walk down the main shopping street in Stockholm's Gamla Stan or Old Town district.
Photographs: Reuters
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France
Rank (2011): 12
Rank (2010): 11
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.44
Change in score: -0.19
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Image: The 'First Tower' is seen in the business district of La Defense, near Paris.
Photographs: Reuters
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Belgium
Rank (2011): 13
Rank (2010): 10
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.38
Change in score: -0.26
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Image: Tourists walk on Brussels' famous Grand Place.
Photographs: Reuters
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Germany
Rank (2011): 14
Rank (2010): 13
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.33
Change in score: -0.16
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Image: Snow covered cars in Emmering, Germany.
Photographs: Reuters
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Denmark
Rank (2011): 15
Rank (2010): 16
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.30
Change in score: +0.00
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Image: Boats are seen anchored at the 17th century Nyhavn district in Copenhagen.
Photographs: Reuters
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Malaysia
Rank (2011): 16
Rank (2010): 17
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.24
Change in score: +0.04
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Image: A view of KLCC Park in central Kuala Lumpur.
Photographs: Reuters
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Spain
Rank (2011): 17
Rank (2010): 14
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.24
Change in score: -0.18
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Image: Motorcyclists ride down a central avenue in Madrid.
Photographs: Reuters
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South Korea
Rank (2011): 18
Rank (2010): 24
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.13
Change in score: +0.13
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Image: A woman reads a book beside a bronze statue in front of Sejong Centre for the Performing Arts in central Seoul.
Photographs: Reuters
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China
Rank (2011): 19
Rank (2010): 22
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.12
Change in score: +0.08
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Image: People pose next to the Charging Bull statue in Shanghai.
Photographs: Reuters
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Austria
Rank (2011): 20
Rank (2010): 19
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.11
Change in score: -0.08
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Image: A jogger crosses the garden of Schoenbrunn castle in front of Gloriette in Vienna.
Photographs: Reuters
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Finland
Rank (2011): 21
Rank (2010): 20
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.11
Change in score: -0.01
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Image: Cafe in the square of the Three Blacksmiths, Helsinki.
Photographs: Reuters
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Ireland
Rank (2011): 22
Rank (2010): 18
Score 1-7 (2011): 4.10
Change in score: -0.09
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Image: A man looks at a window display of jewellery on Grafton Street in Dublin.
Photographs: Reuters
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Saudi Arabia
Rank (2011): 23
Rank (2010): 26
Score 1-7 (2011): 3.90
Change in score: +0.02
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Image: Kingdom Tower in Riyadh.
Photographs: Reuters
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Bahrain
Rank (2011): 24
Rank (2010): 23
Score 1-7 (2011): 3.90
Change in score: -0.10
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Image: Bahrain's capital Manama as seen from Abraj Al Lulu.
Photographs: Reuters
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The United Arab Emirates
Rank (2011): 25
Rank (2010): 21
Score 1-7 (2011): 3.89
Change in score: -0.16
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Image: A general view of the Abu Dhabi skyline.
Photographs: Reuters
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Israel
Rank (2011): 26
Rank (2010): 27
Score 1-7 (2011): 3.86
Change in score: +0.01
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Image: People watch a parade celebrating Purim in Holon, Israel.
Photographs: Reuters
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Italy
Rank (2011): 27
Rank (2010): 25
Score 1-7 (2011): 3.85
Change in score: -0.11
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Image: People walk past Duomo Cathedral after a snowfall in Milan.
Photographs: Reuters
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Kuwait
Rank (2011): 28
Rank (2010): 29
Score 1-7 (2011): 3.73
Change in score: +0.03
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Image: A view of Kuwait City.
Photographs: Reuters
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South Africa
Rank (2011): 29
Rank (2010): 32
Score 1-7 (2011): 3.64
Change in score: +0.11
Image: A mother cheetah and three of her young cubs rest at the De Wildt Cheetah centre in South Africa.
Photographs: Reuters
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