The United States (U.S.) is a market-oriented economy, which benefits from abundant natural resources and a highly productive, educated workforce. The biggest export markets for the U.S. are Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, the U.K. and Germany. The majority of U.S. businesses enjoy great flexibility in decisions to expand capital plant, lay off surplus workers and develop new products. U.S. firms are near the forefront in technological advances, especially in medical, aerospace and military equipment. The country has a welcoming attitude to foreign direct investment, and the federal government provides equal treatment to both domestic and international investors.
The currency of the U.S. is the US dollar (USD).
The legal system of the USA is based on English Common law.
As a widely recognised international finance centre, the USA are attractive for the following services: