NZ slumps to lowest ever world competitiveness ranking
The Switzerland-based IMD restored the US to the top of its rankings.
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New Zealand has slumped to its lowest ranking in world competitiveness since surveys began in 1989.
The IMD’s latest World Competitiveness Yearbook 2018 puts New Zealand at 23rd, a drop of seven places. The previous lowest ranking was 20th in 2014 when it fell from 15th. In 2016 and 2017, New
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NZ slumps to lowest ever world competitiveness ranking
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