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Another positive aspect of the French economy is its investment levels. While many developed economies grapple with low investment rates—resulting from policies put in place after the 2008 financial crisis—France has experienced a notable rise in private sector investment. Over the past decade, private sector investment as a percentage of GDP has climbed from 9% to around 14%, ranking France as the G7 member with the second-highest level of private investment, following only Japan.