Successful Economy because it has shown an amazing comeback in rebuilding the economy from centuries prior

The French property market is showing signs of recovery

France did not have a housing market crash

Spectacular rise in sales in the first quarter of 2010

France spends 11 percent of its gross domestic product on health care

Parisian cultural life in addition to the great food and wine also contribute to make France, one of the most desirable locations in which to do business

Some larger businesses in France have started to globalize their production and this international scope has protected them from downturns in some markets

One of the world's largest exporters of arms to undemocratic governments.

The French economic recovery will broaden in 2011, but, while domestic demand continues to strengthen, the impetus from net exports will fade significantly.

Private consumption remains the main driver behind the economic recovery, but its contribution to economic growth will be below the pre-crisis level in light of fiscal austerity measures, high unemployment, restricted access to finance and declining purchasing power.

The French government needs to display more effort regarding the consolidation of public finances particularly given rising contagion fears within the euro zone.

High unemployment rates

The health plan is funded primarily through income tax, which results in about 21 percent of workers' earnings going to pay for the health care system

35 hours work per week – many countries have criticized the French for this law, since it cuts workers' salaries and lends to the stereotype that the French are lazy and unwilling to work.