Debate is too much focused on the last months' data, so that people tend to lose the long-term perspective. |
If countries that want to participate in the 'knowledge economy' come in with a low score, they might realize they have to open up a bit more to boost their growth. You can see why this kind of survey could be so important for the key issue of democracy and future economic development. |
If you cannot make people understand the changes affecting them, there is no way a consensus for reform can be built. |