摘要：Sound business regulations are essential for a dynamic
development of the private sector. This applies to
developed as well as to developing countries where a
lack of regulation or enforcement and high administrative
or transaction costs often contribute to weak
growth performance (Matthes 2004, 78). The World
Bank (2003; 2004) has filled a gap with regard to data
on various aspects of business regulation in international
comparison.The “Doing Business” online database
comprises 145 countries and covers 23 indicators
belonging to seven indicator
groups (Table 1).
