Every year 'ease of doing business index' is released. It is released by:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: option (d) World Bank Group
Explanation:
Ease of Doing Business Index:
This index was released annually by the World Bank Group until it was discontinued in 2021 due to data irregularities.
It measured the ease of starting and running a business in different countries by evaluating factors like starting a business, obtaining permits, accessing electricity, registering property, etc.
Countries were ranked based on how conducive their regulatory environment was to business operations.

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Important Indexes Released by Other Organizations:
Harvard Business School:
Harvard does not release global indexes like the others, but it is involved in influential research reports and rankings related to business and education, such as:
Global Competitiveness Research
Studies on Global Economic Policy.
International Monetary Fund (IMF):
World Economic Outlook (WEO): A biannual report on global economic prospects and growth projections.
Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR): Assesses financial markets and their impact on global stability.
Fiscal Monitor: Examines global public finances.
World Economic Forum (WEF):
Global Competitiveness Report: Ranks countries based on economic competitiveness.
Global Risks Report: Identifies and analyzes key risks that the world might face.
Global Gender Gap Report: Evaluates gender parity across countries.
Future of Jobs Report: Highlights job trends and future workforce predictions.
World Bank Group:
World Development Report (WDR): Annual report focusing on a specific global development theme.
Human Capital Index (HCI): Measures a country's investment in health and education.
Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report: Provides data on poverty reduction and income distribution.