The Best Places to Invest in Infrastructure

The video discusses the second global Infrastructure Investment Index, ranking 41 countries based on economic infrastructure. Singapore leads due to its integrated planning, while the Philippines and Indonesia show improvement despite high business risks. Argentina, Greece, and Venezuela face economic challenges. The US and UK make positive strides, with the US entering the top 10 for the first time, highlighting the need for significant infrastructure investment.

What are the five major areas used to evaluate countries in the Global Infrastructure Investment Index?

• Economy, business, risk, infrastructure, and finance

• Business, risk, culture, environment, and technology

• Technology, health, education, environment, and finance

• Economy, culture, politics, technology, and health

Which country is highlighted for having a truly integrated infrastructure plan?

• Philippines

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Singapore

What is a significant factor keeping the Philippines and Indonesia in the lower half of the index?

• Poor education systems

• Political instability

• High business risks

• Lack of natural resources

What is the estimated investment needed to upgrade America's infrastructure according to the American Society of Civil Engineers?

• 2.5 trillion

• 3.6 trillion

• 4.8 trillion

• 1.2 trillion

What is a concern for investors in the UK despite its improved business environment?

• Political instability

• Lack of long-term infrastructure policy

• High taxation rates

• Lack of skilled labor