A long period of political instability has resulted in depressed economic activity, deteriorating social conditions, and increased macroeconomic imbalances. It takes longer on average to register a new business in Guinea-Bissau (233 days or about 33 weeks) than in any other country in the world except Suriname. [The Economist, Pocket World in Figures, 2008 Edition, London: Profile Books] COUNT 5
QSN1 Political instability has resulted in what type of economic activity? ANS1 depressed QSN2 Political instability has resulted in what description of social conditions? ANS2 deteriorating QSN3 What type of imbalances have increased as a result of the instability? ANS3 macroeconomic QSN4 How long does it take to register a business in Guinea-Bissau? ANS4 233 days or about 33 weeks QSN5 What is the one country that takes longer than Guinea-Bissau to register a business? ANS5 Suriname