[AnotherUnixGeek]

Don't forget the advantages of investing in a free society as opposed to a Communist dicatatorship.

There are disadvantages as well - politicians feel voter pressure, sometimes to the disadvantage of foreign investors. Worrying about what the locals think and how it might hurt your investment isn't nearly as much of a problem in a dictatorship. On the positive side, democracy means less chance of some catastrophic uprising by people who can't legally make their voices heard, and there's a better established system of business law based on the British system of laws.

[cinives]

You need to put down the csh manual and pick up an economics book once in a while. There are no disadvantages in a FREE SOCIETY except the fact that the politicians might not be able to vote you special privileges and tax breaks.

For an excellent economics education read the book "Socialism" by Ludwig von Mises. He comprehensively debunks the notion of a planned economy and its sustainability.

[Bosco]

Betcha the Chinese would gladly take "politicians feel voter pressure" any day of the week instead of Tienanmen Square massacres. Communism's color isn't red for no reason at all: it's a bloody ideology and there are millions of dead people in multiple locations.

Every time I buy something "Hecho en China" I wonder "was this made by a slave laborer or not"?

That's not a problem in India.