The data again show a clear separation between the nies and EAEs. (See figure 6-27 and appendix table 6-30.) Although NIE scores for this leading indicator are tightly bunched, Taiwan received the highest score on the basis of its strong track record for general education. Hong Kong scored high on those variables comparing mobility of capital and encouragement of foreign investment.
Among the EAEs, Malaysia was rated highest, based on the underlying physical, financial, and human resources it has to support technology development. Malaysia's score was bolstered by a stronger showing in both published education data and the experts' opinions of Malaysia's physical and financial resources. India had the lowest overall score; it was held back by a poor rating on the variable comparing the encouragement of foreign business and investment.
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