TASK.NO.

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(i) Top 10 countries in terms of Population size.
(ii) The average population growth rates of these countries.

Population size and Average growth rate.

COUNTRY Current Population status Average growth rate in %

( in Millions) ( Yearly wise)
1. CHINA 1,387 0.541

2. INDIA 1,353 1.148

3. UNITED STATES 325 0.693

4. INDONESIA 264 1.137

5. BRAZIL 208 0.818

6. PAKISTAN 199 1.999

7. NIGERIA 191 2.619

8. BANGLADESH 165 1.08

9. RUSSIA 147 0.17

10. MAXICO 129 1.302

TASK No. 02 (i) Top 25 countries in terms of FDI attractiveness.

The 2018 A.T. Kearney Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index

Investing in a Localized World

In an environment marked by stronger economic growth and elevated political risks, investors’ pursuit of
localization raises the importance of FDI for business strategies.

▲ Gain ▼ Decline ● Not ranked last year ● No change

Rank CountryChange from 2017 Score

2018/2017

(Scale of 3) Remarks

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1 United States ● 2.09/2.03 The United States takes the top spot for the sixth year in
a row. This continued confidence is likely a result of its large market, strong and sustained economic
growth, and recent corporate tax cuts.

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2 Canada▲3 1.82/1.78 Canada moves up three spots to its highest ranking in the history
of the Index. An update to the Investment Canada Act, a newly established Invest Canada agency, and
new trade agreements could be boosting investor optimism.

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3 Germany ▼1 1.81/1.86 Germany tops the list of European countries in the Index
for the third consecutive year. The country is tightening policies on foreign takeovers in strategic sectors,
but its increasing GDP growth rate remains appealing.

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4 United Kingdom ● 1.77/1.80 The United Kingdom holds steady in fourth place
for two consecutive years. The country accounts for nearly a quarter of all greenfield investment in
Europe, but uncertainty surrounding Brexit clouds its economic outlook.

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5 China ▼2 1.76/1.83 China remains in the top five, but falls to its lowest-ever ranking
in the history of the Index. Investors remain bullish on the Chinese economy, so the drop may reflect lower
scores for emerging markets overall.

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6 Japan ● 1.72/1.72 Japan retains the sixth spot in the Index. Its steady performance
is likely a result of stronger economic growth and steps taken to integrate more fully in the global
economy, including several recent free trade agreements.

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7 France ● 1.70/1.71 France ranks seventh for the second consecutive year. Investors
are likely attracted to the Macron government’s pursuit of pro-market reforms aimed at stimulating the
economy and boosting foreign investments.

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8 Australia ▲1 1.66/1.67 Australia continues its streak of placing in the top 10 for
the eighth year in a row. The country enjoys a record 27-year streak without a recession, and the
government aims to cut the corporate tax rate to 25 percent by 2025.

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9 Switzerland ▲3 1.58/1.58 Switzerland lands in the top 10 this year by jumping three
spots. Part of the attraction may be driven by the government’s pioneering openness to the global
cryptocurrency craze, cementing its highly entrepreneurial status.

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10 Italy ▲3 1.57/1.56 Surging three spots this year, Italy rounds out the top 10. The
government’s “Industria 4.0” initiative could be spurring innovation and increased investment, despite
the relatively weak economic growth forecast.

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11 India ▼3 1.56/1.68 India remains the second highest ranked emerging market on the
Index. A variety of recent reforms have made its regulatory environment more business friendly, and
economic growth is forecast to rebound this year.

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12 Singapore ▼2 1.53/1.61 This year marks the first time since 2015 that Singapore
is not ranked in the top 10, reflecting lower investor interest in Southeast Asia more broadly. The country
is a signatory to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, which
should help boost Singapore’s place as a tech hub.
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13 Netherlands ▲1 1.51/1.55 The Netherlands moves up one spot, likely thanks to its
impressive infrastructure, tax incentives, and logistics capabilities. The government is seeking to clean up
its “tax haven” image but aims to offset this with a lower corporate tax rate.

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14 Sweden ▲1 1.48/1.53 Sweden rises one spot, likely due to its strong economic
performance in 2017 and robust manufacturing productivity. The country is especially strong in the IT
sector, attracting the most technology investments per capita in Europe.

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15 Spain ▼4 1.48/1.60 Following a two-year positive streak, Spain falls four spots. The
Spanish economy is recovering, led by a revival in infrastructure and real estate investments, and investors
based in Europe are particularly keen to invest there.

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16 New Zealand ▲7 1.48/1.44 New Zealand is the largest gainer in the Index this year.
This likely results from its strong performance on regulatory transparency and lack of corruption, the top
factor that investors consider when choosing where to invest.

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17 Mexico ● 1.47/1.51 Mexico ranks 17th for the second consecutive year. The
government has taken steps to improve the investment environment, such as lifting price controls on fuel
and privatizing its hydrocarbon sector, which have already resulted in major deals.

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18 South Korea ● 1.46/1.50 South Korea’s consistent rank is buoyed by a strong

economic outlook and globalizing policies. South Korea recently signed free trade agreements with five
Central American countries, while the renegotiation of United States–Korea Free Trade Agreement
resulted in limited changes.

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19 Ireland ▲1 1.46/1.46 Ireland’s score holds steady but its rank increases one spot. The
country is well-known by investors for its many corporate advantages and may be in a position to attract
considerable FDI as a result of Brexit.

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20 Denmark ● 1.45/NA Denmark returns to the Index after a one-year absence.
The country is known for facilitating foreign enterprise, retaining top talent, and green energy. And the
launch of its Digital Growth Strategy will fund a series of initiatives through 2025.

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21 Belgium ▲1 1.43/1.44 Belgium gains one spot, likely thanks in part to its strong
economic growth and favorable consumption and labor market trends. And the Belgian Parliament
recently approved a corporate tax cut from 33.99 percent to 25 percent by 2020.

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22 Portugal ● 1.43/NA Making its first appearance in the Index, Portugal is

enjoying its fastest-rate of economic growth since 2000. The country has launched a five-year strategic
plan aimed at boosting investment projects in a variety of innovation-focused areas.

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23 Norway ● 1.42/NA Norway returns to the Index after a one-year absence.

The country’s economic outlook is positive, and the government is pursuing reforms to diversity the
economy, including promoting the country as a top location for data storage and ecotourism.

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24 Austria ● 1.42/1.43 Austria holds steady for the third year in a row. Its economic
situation is improving, and the newly elected government has proposed to lower the corporate tax rate
and instill budget discipline through a constitutional amendment.

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25 Brazil ▼9 1.37/1.52 Brazil continues its streak of ranking in the top 25 throughout the
entire history of the Index. Despite lingering economic and political uncertainty, the country’s sheer size
makes it an enduring destination for FDI.
(ii) How the INDEX is constructed?

Basically the FDI ( Foreign direct Investment) indicator made by a Global management
consulting organization named A.T. KEARNEY within 40 countries across the globe.
There is a standard index scale set from 0 to 3 in which the countries were ranked on the
bases of their attractiveness for foreign direct investment. In this scale, a score of 3 shows
the highest level of confidence. The index is usually generated using data from a survey
capturing the opinions of senior executives and regional and business leaders from 27
countries with high FDI outward flows. Within the survey, the respondents are asked what
is the likely hood to make a direct investment in a given country over the next three years.
high, Medium, low or "no interest". The individual responses are aggregated to
produce a country score.