-Europe: According to a study by Ernst and Young, direct investment projects to Europe in 2001 fell significantly, a direct consequence of the world economic slowdown in general and the economic recession in the USA in particular. The number of these projects fell from 2,243 in 2000 to 1,974 in 2001 - a 12% reduction. The countries most affected are Ireland (-46%), the Netherlands (-37%) and Switzerland (-47%). There was a 12% fall of in throughout Europe between 2000-2002, with this...