Ease of Doing Business
A measure of how conducive the regulatory environment is to starting and operating a business in the target market.
Implications
A measure of how conducive the regulatory environment is to business operations in a particular country or region, often considering factors like starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, and enforcing contracts, influencing investment decisions and market entry strategies.
Example
Example: A multinational corporation evaluates the ease of doing business in various countries before expanding, choosing locations with favorable regulations, efficient legal systems, and supportive infrastructure.
Related Terms
Different from overall market attractiveness, which might also include consumer demand and competition, ease of doing business focuses specifically on the regulatory and operational environment.