Much will depend on the attitude of union leaders, who do not enjoy a reputation for co-operation and compromise.

ECONOMIST: France��s economy

While the chicest party hotels enjoy a reputation for tolerating a certain amount of hedonistic excess, don't mistake them for party-'til-you-drop bacchanalias.

MSN: America��s best party hotels

For now, Western firms enjoy a lucrative reputation for quality and safety.

ECONOMIST: Consumer goods

American universities continue to enjoy a world-wide reputation for academic excellence and cutting-edge research, even if there's room for improvement.

WSJ: America the Popular

Although the reality of Israel defies the stereotype of a country defined by conflict and crisis, Israel does not enjoy a reputation as an attractive location for large-scale infrastructure projects.

FORBES: Israel's Strategic Energy Opportunity Calls For Exports