The Global Innovation Index of 2013 ranked (out of 142 countries) USA 17, India 102, and China 113 in government institutions. The government institution section has following categories:
| 2012 Ranking out of 142 | USA | India | China |
| Institutions | 17 | 102 | 113 |
| Political environment | 25 | 108 | 126 |
| Political Stability | 44 | 123 | 106 |
| Government effectiveness | 21 | 70 | 58 |
| Press freedom | 29 | 113 | 138 |
| Regulatory environment | 13 | 77 | 116 |
| Business environment | 15 | 124 | 98 |
| Ease of starting a business | 31 | 128 | 118 |
| Ease of resolving insolvency | 15 | 104 | 73 |
| Ease of paying taxes | 43 | 118 | 98 |
Source: Global Innovation Report 2013 published by Cornell University, INSEAD, and WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)
