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Name the country that has topped the list of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index 2018, released recently by the Global consultant AT Kearney.
A
The USA
B
Germany
C
Japan
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The United States tops the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index for the sixth year in a row. The continued attractiveness of the United States to foreign investors is likely a result of its large domestic market, improving economic performance, and new lower corporate tax rate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Top recipients of FDI inflows worldwide in Q3 2022 were the United States (USD 86 billion), Ireland (USD 37 billion) and the United Kingdom (USD 36 billion).

Detailed explanation-3: -India’s Rank in FDI Confidence Index 2022 India placed eighth and joined the top ten in 2017.

Detailed explanation-4: -Where does India stand? India is ranked 16th in the FDI Confidence Index 2019, compared to 11th in 2018. It slipped down 4 positions from the 2018 ranking. It was ranked 9th in 2016 and 8th in 2017 and 11th in 2018.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 2022, the United States had an Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) confidence index score of 2.19, the highest in the world. New in the top 25 is Qatar with a FDI confidence index of 1.69.

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