Switzerland offers a liberal and highly competitive business environment. The World Economic Forum ranked Switzerland as number one in its global competitiveness survey of 139 countries in 2010-2011. Switzerland’s well-developed infrastructure for scientific research allows close collaboration between the leading research centers and industry. Intellectual property protection is strong, which has helped spur high levels of technological innovation. Flexible labor markets and excellent infrastructure are two vital features of the business environment. About 10% of the Swiss gross national product (over USD 32 billion) is generated directly or indirectly by foreign companies. 

 
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Switzerland - An Economy You Can Count On

• Foreign Direct Investment into the U.S. in 2010: Switzerland invested the most! (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce)
• The U.S. exports more to Switzerland than to Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Austria combined.
• Over 650 companies choose Swiss locations for their European markets.
• The Swiss financial center maintained its strength throughout the global financial crisis, ensuring job security and growth.