Summary of 2 of the linked-to articles: Ease of doing business rankings: 7) US 8) Sweden 9) Norway 10) Finland Interestingly, within the subcategorie

Summary of 2 of the linked-to articles: Ease of doing business rankings: 7) US 8) Sweden 9) Norway 10) Finland Interestingly, within the subcategories, the US only does better in ease of getting credit and resolving bankruptcies. Taxes on goods & services as % of GDP: US: ~4% Norway: ~ll% Sweden: ~12% Finland: ~14%