For this reason, we have far more readily available information about the economic environment of business than we do about the businesses themselves.

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Such improvements come from investments in education and infrastructure, and the fostering of a legal and economic environment that encourages business investment.

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With this larger picture in mind, we sent a senior executive to live in England to analyze the economic environment of each area and create a plan to move our business forward.

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