Hungary and Poland are among the most stable emerging economies, according to an index produced by Lehman Brothers and Eurasia Group, a firm that analyses political risk.(Brief Article)

Economist (US), The, February, 2002

Hungary and Poland are among the most stable emerging economies, according to an index produced by Lehman Brothers and Eurasia Group, a firm that analyses political risk. The index tries to measure a country's ability to withstand (and avoid generating) crises. It includes political (60%) and economic factors (40%).

The higher the index, the more stable the economy. Both Hungary and Poland score over 70. Argentina scores only 47 this year; in February 2001 it scored 67. Venezuela's score has also fallen over the past year, from 57 to 46. Russia, however, has become more stable, scoring 58 this year.