3. Moderate Level of Public Debt
We have heard about Greece struggling with its huge amount of public debt. Some countries, like Greece, are surprisingly suppressed by the public debt they owe. Take a look at the article about countries with highest debt deficit and also the ones with the lowest.
Of course, having the least amount of public debt does not guarantee that one country is the richest. But you have to take this into your consideration if you want to keep your money around.
For example, Japan has 229% of public debt compared to its GDP. You may see Japan as a great place to invest, but they may be on a thread to face the same financial problems as Greece if they fail to manage those debts.
Indonesia only has 27% of public debt compared to its GDP. And it is gradually decreasing from year to year. This means that if you invest your money in Indonesia, it will likely to be more secured compared to investing in Greece or Japan.
