a. To what extent are the richest countries also among the easiest to do business? Are any of the richest countries among the most difficult in which to do business? Indicate whether you think the relationship is coincidental or causal and why you think that way.
b. If you were thinking of expanding your firm's operations, you would probably wish to go where it is easier to do business and where income is higher. Furthermore, at least some of the poorest countries might like to have your firm expand into them to help lift income. If such is the case, why don't they simply make it easier to do business? What do you think?