The Economist recently calculated that the US legal system is costing the average US consumer at least 8% on prices. IACCM's survey on 'ease of doing business internationally' showed that the biggest concern that companies have in doing business with the US is the fear of litigation. UK economist John Kay argues that the legally-driven, risk averse nature of US contracting has damaged corporate profitability.
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