The Global Competitiveness Report is an annual report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) since 1979. The report assesses the competitiveness landscape of countries around the world based on a range of factors such as institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, health and primary education, higher education and training, goods market efficiency, labor market efficiency, financial market development, technological readiness, market size, business sophistication, and innovation. The report is intended to help policy-makers, business leaders, and academics to identify key areas for action to improve competitiveness and productivity.