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# The ranking of economies based on the ease of contract enforcement is critical to economic growth.
**Effective contract enforcement** depends on a **well-functioning judiciary**, which promotes respect for the **rule of law** and the **protection of rights**.
Economies with **efficient judiciaries** tend to have more **developed credit markets** and a **higher overall level of development**.
This benefits **small businesses** by promoting **rapid growth**.
Improving the efficiency of the judiciary can:
- **Improve the business climate**
- **Encourage innovation**
- **Attract foreign investment**
- **Secure tax revenues**
**The Index covers 190 economies.**
This data helps to **assess the ease of doing business** in different countries and provides **comparisons and insights** into **regulatory environments** around the world.
# This figure shows the ranking of Arab countries in enforcing contracts.
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