The United States goes up in the rankings for
a second year in a row and regains the 3rd position
on the back of improvements in a number of areas,
including some aspects of the institutional framework
(up from 35th to 30th), and more positive perceptions
regarding business sophistication (from 6th to 4th) and
innovation (from 7th to 5th). As it recovers from the
crisis, the United States can build on the many structural
features that make its economy extremely productive.